tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:10:56 +0000richMikefast foodjoshcookieschipsice creamcandysnacksburgerscereallocal spotlightchocolateSl33zybaconpizzarestaurantsMarkchickenlimited editionOreoburgerfrozen snacksnabiscoSeattlebreakfaston the roadsandwichesspicyBBQBen and Jerry'sBurger KingChinese foodcandy barcheesecoffeeholidaynhBeerBostonFood TruckQdobacanadacarameldessertfoodfrozen pizzagroup reviewhalloweenmac and cheesemassachusettstacoswhopperGrilled CheeseHersheysLittle DebbieM&MsMapleMarsWendy'sWendysautumnbaconatorcreationsdoritosdrinksfallfriedfriesgoudahealthyhutjack in the boxjalapenokinglimited batchmexicanmilkshakenew yearsnougatpastriespeanut butterpoutinesaucesidessodasrirachasteaksweetstaco bell. candy2016AeroBatmanBig Az BurgersBlueberryButterCheese WizardsCheetosCinnamon BunCold Stone CreameryCrisperCupcakeDaveDave JamesDeep river snacksDonald Trump Sausage FingersDunkin DonutsEzell'sFGFBFruitGuest postHostessHot DogIrwinJapaneseKFCKissesKitkatLaysM&M'sMad MaxMcdonaldsNew BelgiumOh HenryOprahPatPizza HutPop-tartsPotato ChipsReeseSnickersSt. LouisStrawberry ShortcakeVoteVulgar Display of PoutineWashingtonWing Stopaioliangriestappleapplewoodbiscuitsbkbonetownbricksbrisketbrowniebrowniesbrunchburritobutterscotchcakecaliforniacandy corncannabiscapn crunchcaramel applechalupacheeseburgerchicken fingerschipchips ahoychocochocolate leatherchristmaschurrococonutconedeliverydinnersdonuteventexeterfancy leavesfastfat guy food blogfrappuccinofrench friesfried eggfritterfrozenfrozen hoagiesgame of thrones referencesgingergoody colesguacamolehabanerohazelnutheathhoneyhothot cocoaice cream sandwichjames francojifkeeblerkellogskeykinda healthylaneylicoricelimelo meinlobsterlu'sluchadormagicmagnummangomeatmilky waymindminimozzarellamuenstermunchie mealmunsternacho cheesenewpastrypecan piepeppermintpicklepicklespiepoopporkportsmouthpulled porkpumkin spicepumpkin seedspumpkin spice lattequesalupaquiznosranchrangoonsredrestaurantribsruffless'moressalsasandwichsantascandinaviaseasonalsnack cakessomervillespecial kspecial releasesponsoredstarstarbuckssubssubscriptionsuper seedzsweettavernteriyakithaitoffeetortilla souptrickstrucktuckawayuniversal yumsveganvegetarianvixenwafflewarsweird snackswheatswhere the puns thowhipped creamwhite girlswhopper dogwhopperitowinewrapwrestlingwweFATGUYFOODBLOGa collection of dudes who live and love to eathttp://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)Blogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-4649150806986096222Fri, 14 Oct 2016 01:35:00 +00002016-10-13T18:35:03.257-07:00appleautumncaramel applefallLittle Debbiepastriesrichsnack cakesCaramel Apple Oatmeal Creme Pies! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ladies and Gentlemen, Fall has arrived! If the leaves changing colors and the horrid heat of the summer departing weren't enough to clue you in, perhaps the large amount of Pumpkin flavored items on the shelves at your local supermarket clued you in. It seems like every major brand has a pumpkin or pumpkin spice item. Along comes Little Debbie to shake things up. Do they have pumpkin flavored stuff? You bet. But the Queen of Snack Cakes knows that Fall isn't just about pumpkin. So when I saw these new Caramel Apple Oatmeal Creme Pies, I knew I had to try them. Carmel Apples bring forth memories of going to the fairs in the fall! Gorging on delicious foods and playing games of chance to win cheap prizes. Taking a spin on a ride that's been taken apart and reassembled a hundred times by any number of haggard carnies. Caramel apples are always there, like a necessary prop in the background of every fair and carnival. I'm not sure anyone after 1952 has ever liked caramel apples. They are always there but I never see anyone buy them. They are a treat from a bygone era, but the idea of them still gets me excited!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S5B8kXZU3hI/V_RtOqIsnuI/AAAAAAAAE80/1DDr6yBfI6EY9m85E7aOgmTUN4dYuKgCwCLcB/s1600/CAOCP1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S5B8kXZU3hI/V_RtOqIsnuI/AAAAAAAAE80/1DDr6yBfI6EY9m85E7aOgmTUN4dYuKgCwCLcB/s400/CAOCP1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorful Fall Leaves on the box and everything!</td></tr></tbody></table>Let's get one thing clear before we go any further. I'm not sure when it happened, but suddenly I realized a while back that Little Debbie is THE pastry company these days. In my younger days I would have said it was Hostess, but let's face it, they fell off and they fell off hard. While they seem like they are doing well, they will never take the crown back from Little Debbie. Name any one item you like from another snack cake company and I can name you a dozen things Little Debbie does that are better. She now rules the snack cake aisle with an Iron Fist. Like I said back in the <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/hostess-milky-way-brownies.html" target="_blank">Milky Way Brownie post</a>, All hail the Queen of Snack Cakes. Mother of Pastries, Breaker of Diets. If you doubt it, just peer into her icy, dark blue eyes.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wsZHFX5LusE/V_RtOhXM3hI/AAAAAAAAE8w/o3_7bMeYw38Dwct3kAX-F9qasyuY1VNoACLcB/s1600/CAOCP2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wsZHFX5LusE/V_RtOhXM3hI/AAAAAAAAE8w/o3_7bMeYw38Dwct3kAX-F9qasyuY1VNoACLcB/s400/CAOCP2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All hail the queen!</td></tr></tbody></table>Why am I kissing her ass so much before starting this review? Because she deserves it! She puts out the Oatmeal Creme Pie. END OF STORY. SHUT THE DAMN BOOK! They are one of the greatest things ever thought up by a human brain. So soft and delicious. The other versions of them are pretty great too! Fudge Rounds, and even the Peanut Butter Cookie creme pies are excellent. So going into these Caramel Apple ones I was pretty excited, and I have to say, I wasn't let down.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R9XgJi2_DjQ/V_RtOh_lbhI/AAAAAAAAE8s/gLlDLqONXh4yM00zButhVYXRJyv7z1IZgCLcB/s1600/CAOCP3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R9XgJi2_DjQ/V_RtOh_lbhI/AAAAAAAAE8s/gLlDLqONXh4yM00zButhVYXRJyv7z1IZgCLcB/s400/CAOCP3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Once freed from it's plastic film, you see that it's the same tiny size as the regular OCP. Big difference here though is that it smells like someone just cracked open a jug of fresh apple cider right under my nose. Not only that, but I spy more oats than usual in the cookie!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gyI7_ak07O4/V_RtPKJyZyI/AAAAAAAAE84/4EKd9mNcoxICtzqWenUmxwDSQYOsNkXsACLcB/s1600/CAOCP4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gyI7_ak07O4/V_RtPKJyZyI/AAAAAAAAE84/4EKd9mNcoxICtzqWenUmxwDSQYOsNkXsACLcB/s400/CAOCP4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It was tough to pull the hood back on this hot rod due to how chewy the cookie was. Just like you'd expect. But once inside you can see that there's what appears to be some nice apple butter-esque goo, and a different shade of the classic Oatmeal Creme Pie "creme." As I suspected, this is where the Caramel flavor is coming from. Apple goo plus caramel creme between two thin, chewy oatmeal cookies. Ripped open like this, it doesn't look like much, but together? Together it's the fall treat you never knew you wanted.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BqRNslOG36o/V_RtPcjEDqI/AAAAAAAAE9A/fE7Xec9D6z0NbwtE3f_umsWOzZb0GSgkACLcB/s1600/CAOCP5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BqRNslOG36o/V_RtPcjEDqI/AAAAAAAAE9A/fE7Xec9D6z0NbwtE3f_umsWOzZb0GSgkACLcB/s400/CAOCP5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />In the end I have to say that these are a welcome change to the limited edition fall item. Everyone does Pumpkin Spice! Josh just reviewed THREE PUMPKIN SPICE CEREALS! I say the more apple the better. &nbsp;These are a great start. I can happily say that if they pop up next year I will 100% scoop them up and enjoy them with a nice cup of mulled cider. &nbsp;They are an awesome spin on a classic, fan favorite pastry item from the company currently on top, Little Debbie.<br /><br />I give Caramel Apple Oatmeal Creme Pies an A-! Would have been a plus if they were just a little bit bigger!<br /><br />PS- Twinkie the Kid, if I were you, I would wipe that smile off your face and make yourself scarce. Before the Queen realizes just how creepy you are and green lights your ass!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rs162.pbsrc.com/albums/t270/Meznor/twinkie.gif~c200" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://rs162.pbsrc.com/albums/t270/Meznor/twinkie.gif~c200" /></a></div><br /><br />Review by Rich, resides in New Hampshire and likes to boast that he's eaten more apple cider donuts than everyone reading this review combined. Think you've got him beat? NOPE.<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/caramel-apple-oatmeal-creme-pies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-1178041265475785694Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:26:00 +00002016-10-10T17:26:01.805-07:00cerealjoshminipumkin spicespecial kwheatsPumpkin Spice Er'Thang: Cheerios, Special K, and Frosted Mini WheatsI walked into my local Market Basket, and out of the corner of my eye, I caught a little something new.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ9YrVpgDXk/V-XvwJWmxNI/AAAAAAAAE7w/DAgv9ZXAbhUEz7g4syCZVtGzT7PMwAaxACLcB/s1600/IMG_0731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ9YrVpgDXk/V-XvwJWmxNI/AAAAAAAAE7w/DAgv9ZXAbhUEz7g4syCZVtGzT7PMwAaxACLcB/s400/IMG_0731.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Now what in the good Christ is Cheerios doing messing with pumpkin spice? I wasn't sure, but I was damn sure this food blogger was going to find out. Now you'd think that'd be enough, but by the time my short little legs were carrying my bebopping, whistling face out the front door, I had discovered that not only was Cheerios not alone, they had roped in some heavy hitters to join in the pumkin spice craze.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8C5SFtGIzkQ/V-XwbKdMyHI/AAAAAAAAE70/E6RbVhBswPgKrjN2xXArguOZSJkVEogTACLcB/s1600/IMG_0732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8C5SFtGIzkQ/V-XwbKdMyHI/AAAAAAAAE70/E6RbVhBswPgKrjN2xXArguOZSJkVEogTACLcB/s400/IMG_0732.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;SO me and the GF decided to forgo a real dinner, and go through and pour a bowl of each!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/dJu8Ujibcp0uA.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://i.giphy.com/dJu8Ujibcp0uA.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />First up, I decided to go with a cereal I remember liking quite a bit when I was going through that 20 something cereal phase. Hey sometimes you've got to try something other than Reeses Puffs. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkxshgbdatU/V-XzMeKJCnI/AAAAAAAAE8A/pv_HBZSQiaY8f6EcbbfOXqs0apect2uMgCEw/s1600/IMG_0733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkxshgbdatU/V-XzMeKJCnI/AAAAAAAAE8A/pv_HBZSQiaY8f6EcbbfOXqs0apect2uMgCEw/s640/IMG_0733.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iqDgJlKN_m0/V-XzNIsvGCI/AAAAAAAAE8E/wcZb_0HYGTotDMDRtwlyAWied4Re12xswCEw/s1600/IMG_0734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iqDgJlKN_m0/V-XzNIsvGCI/AAAAAAAAE8E/wcZb_0HYGTotDMDRtwlyAWied4Re12xswCEw/s640/IMG_0734.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><span id="goog_1731810798"></span><span id="goog_1731810799"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iNyKPp9-jDk/V-XzNrouI0I/AAAAAAAAE8I/AB1Dmaig9_YU149P69LTr13OTCKhkuViQCEw/s1600/IMG_0735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iNyKPp9-jDk/V-XzNrouI0I/AAAAAAAAE8I/AB1Dmaig9_YU149P69LTr13OTCKhkuViQCEw/s640/IMG_0735.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmiu3jhJpjM/V_wp8ycdQZI/AAAAAAAAE9U/ETF-FG9_pF4NFRTVqgJ8uErfApa7hukNwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmiu3jhJpjM/V_wp8ycdQZI/AAAAAAAAE9U/ETF-FG9_pF4NFRTVqgJ8uErfApa7hukNwCLcB/s400/IMG_0771.JPG" width="400" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>These things were pretty much what you'd expect. That hint of pumpkin, wrapped up with a thin frosting taste, and depending on how long you let it sit in the cereal, a solid crunch, or a mouthful of wet wiggly wheat strands. I think what held this together so well was the "frost", that sugary cool blast of what MIGHT rest somewhere in the marshmallow family.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-peFBaYvIfIQ/V_wqQbWm6RI/AAAAAAAAE9Y/h0LB7KMNM2AxK00XrIM6XmlG_hKFZ_gcgCLcB/s1600/IMG_0738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-peFBaYvIfIQ/V_wqQbWm6RI/AAAAAAAAE9Y/h0LB7KMNM2AxK00XrIM6XmlG_hKFZ_gcgCLcB/s640/IMG_0738.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />As a man who doesn't really like ginger anything (besides ale) I was bummed when I read that it was a main component of this cereal. Special K is never that good unless it's overloaded with freeze dried fruit! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9J4vsI1yASc/V_wqvdbLnTI/AAAAAAAAE9g/cBQ0f-NGaT4EcpqEsYTgFFK_w6RapJHTQCLcB/s1600/IMG_0746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9J4vsI1yASc/V_wqvdbLnTI/AAAAAAAAE9g/cBQ0f-NGaT4EcpqEsYTgFFK_w6RapJHTQCLcB/s640/IMG_0746.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NpKo3wFPCOw/V_wqvJFRaTI/AAAAAAAAE9c/RNFIx66F2ZkQLhFTY5j_Jy8_EJAjDJ7sACLcB/s1600/IMG_0748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NpKo3wFPCOw/V_wqvJFRaTI/AAAAAAAAE9c/RNFIx66F2ZkQLhFTY5j_Jy8_EJAjDJ7sACLcB/s640/IMG_0748.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Looks like chunks of cardboard, but in all actuality, this cereal was pretty damn good. As a dry option, it didn't really work. What was needed for this to sing, was all of the elements working together. There was that nice familiar chemical concoction that is whatever pumpkin spice is, and then within that, the little cinnamon cluster blasts really helped make the overall flavor of this cereal taste decent.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3be80ekmxk/V_wrfk0PRdI/AAAAAAAAE9o/hhZaxGodXsUDex9sQHPD8u-PWInFj-K9wCLcB/s1600/IMG_0757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W3be80ekmxk/V_wrfk0PRdI/AAAAAAAAE9o/hhZaxGodXsUDex9sQHPD8u-PWInFj-K9wCLcB/s640/IMG_0757.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Last on the list, Cheerios.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-koUAkh6BjPU/V_wry76G_JI/AAAAAAAAE9w/01GJpQ-ybVUKR9-Zm0OzLCzC4if9Rk9gwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-koUAkh6BjPU/V_wry76G_JI/AAAAAAAAE9w/01GJpQ-ybVUKR9-Zm0OzLCzC4if9Rk9gwCLcB/s640/IMG_0739.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />I know most people either love or hate Cheerios.&nbsp; I've always enjoyed a bowl or two of the breakfast classic, but this time, this time was very different.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NlXF94hoUbk/V_wsWR6AnOI/AAAAAAAAE98/8qGmyrY-7s4ouHrwaglF9q1Tzn8tWvZmACLcB/s1600/IMG_0741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NlXF94hoUbk/V_wsWR6AnOI/AAAAAAAAE98/8qGmyrY-7s4ouHrwaglF9q1Tzn8tWvZmACLcB/s640/IMG_0741.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g1sKmwgWPaM/V_wsWtNZP1I/AAAAAAAAE-A/RFyYi_di9dob08B_DSfixGm_nUDRpsI9gCLcB/s1600/IMG_0742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g1sKmwgWPaM/V_wsWtNZP1I/AAAAAAAAE-A/RFyYi_di9dob08B_DSfixGm_nUDRpsI9gCLcB/s640/IMG_0742.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Tasting these dry is like eating those packing peanuts that you get that are "edible". And you only ever eat those on a dare, or if you never have, you pop them in your mouth, waiting for them to be absolutely disgusting, and they aren't, but don't taste good either.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRDlu2GBx9c/V_wsV3ZOXrI/AAAAAAAAE94/blDObFjOBhcADjbB4w_QLMx1rXksq1vTwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRDlu2GBx9c/V_wsV3ZOXrI/AAAAAAAAE94/blDObFjOBhcADjbB4w_QLMx1rXksq1vTwCLcB/s640/IMG_0753.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Now the real test, in milk, these were absolutely horrid. They taste like a blander Cheerio covered in pepper, rolled in dirt. There is only one person on the planet that would think these are good.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/Vl3UyoalZPgru.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://i.giphy.com/Vl3UyoalZPgru.gif" width="277" /></a></div><br />&nbsp; These are the worst Cheerios I've ever consumed. The only time they've altered Cheerios, and it's been edible, is when they decided to make honey-nut. Every other iteration of the Cheerio is like a wretched lesson they are trying to teach children by making the most foul tasting cereal they can. A cruel joke on children around the globe.<br /><br />Out of the three, I'd have to say the Pumkin Spice Frosted Mini Wheats were the star of the new line of fad cereals this fall, with a solid runner up trophy going to Special K. This year, pumpkin spice came out so hard it has effectively twisted it's chassis off the line.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/jqQAHJC25bV5K.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://i.giphy.com/jqQAHJC25bV5K.gif" /></a></div><br />I don't know where this is going to go, but hopefully we can trim some of the fat, and let horrible things like pumpkin spice Cheerios fall down to cereal hell where Paul Walker can enjoy their bland, peppery flavor for eternity. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pumpkin Spice Frosted Mini Wheats: B<br />Pumpkin Spice Special K: C</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pumpkin Spice Cheerios: a HARD F. </b></div><br /><br />Review by Josh<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/pumpkin-spice-erthang-cheerios-special.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-6432321076037662710Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:00:00 +00002016-09-28T10:48:59.204-07:00The Fat Cat Food Blog?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YaEeTy9m9Js/V9XDixtBPAI/AAAAAAAAAdg/eyxvccJ4vA4p_cMnNuEfpySHR5_beu4MACLcB/s1600/FatCat_Sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YaEeTy9m9Js/V9XDixtBPAI/AAAAAAAAAdg/eyxvccJ4vA4p_cMnNuEfpySHR5_beu4MACLcB/s400/FatCat_Sign.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been wanting to review this place since the first time I went there. Nestled in a somewhat industrial neighborhood of Quincy, MA, I want to call this place a "hidden gem", but going during lunch or dinner times, the struggle to find a seat would say otherwise. From the outside, it looks like your typical pub/restaurant. Despite the unique sign, the inside is very downplayed, and not exactly noteworthy. That's where the food/service come in. Both times i've been, I've always chosen to sit at the bar, but I will say that the service was great, and they were very accommodating: this time around, during casual conversation I mentioned "I haven't had my coffee today..." and the bartendress put on a fresh pot and brought me a mug. It's the little things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JSafnnXxUho/V9XFGFSL12I/AAAAAAAAAds/cqW1s-VPgZoe4S76vYRrhxwyF5ksvoXzwCLcB/s1600/Coffee.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JSafnnXxUho/V9XFGFSL12I/AAAAAAAAAds/cqW1s-VPgZoe4S76vYRrhxwyF5ksvoXzwCLcB/s400/Coffee.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />I had been here once before, and gotten the Mac and Cheese, (oh... we'll get to that...) so I wanted to try things I hadn't yet... everything sounded so good. I started with an order of hand-cut fries, which in itself was a struggle... they have a handful of seasoning and dip choices (curry, cajun, etc). I went with garlic parmesan. Honestly, the garlic and parmesan didn't add anything for me, but the fries were so damn good, they didn't take anything away either. So good, I always carry a few in my pocket nowadays in case I need a "toothpick" with flavor.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHpFeZJ_UtE/V9XF1Qlh4II/AAAAAAAAAdw/mNp7YcVbHhgroyFCKRWaTBAMlYmC_v39wCLcB/s1600/FatCat_Fries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHpFeZJ_UtE/V9XF1Qlh4II/AAAAAAAAAdw/mNp7YcVbHhgroyFCKRWaTBAMlYmC_v39wCLcB/s400/FatCat_Fries.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />After asking for a recommendation, I heard the wings were good. This is where I begin to kick myself. Even for a fat slob, I'm pretty picky. I do like hot wings, but I like flavor too, so I'm not into any of those "wing challenges" where you need a gas mask and to dip your eyes in milk every 5 seconds just to eat them. The waitress offered to bring me half and half (5 "hot" wings and 5 "XXX Hot" wings). The XXX hot is made with a spicy vodka and pickled pepper base (if I remember correctly... she showed me the jar on the shelf, looking like a mad scientist's experiment) so I got a little intimidated. But you know, I don't mind the occasional wing that evokes tears and a runny nose... it's cleansing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V53Pcibfs5s/V9XHfOyCYZI/AAAAAAAAAd4/6F18GxzVEDIoFXf4Z1jhE9tgjWYuyfAvwCLcB/s1600/FatCat_Wings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V53Pcibfs5s/V9XHfOyCYZI/AAAAAAAAAd4/6F18GxzVEDIoFXf4Z1jhE9tgjWYuyfAvwCLcB/s400/FatCat_Wings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The darker brown wings on the left are the XXX Hot, and the orangey ones on the right are the "hot" wings. I wish I had gotten all XXX Hot. There was nothing wrong with the hot wings, but they were your typical wing sauce and didn't stand out. EXCEPT, these wings in general were great. One thing I absolutely hate is when you get wings and it's like biting into your grandma's arm flab. These wings, regardless of sauce, were crispy on the outside, to me: perfection. The XXX sauce had a good amount of heat, so I sipped my drink after each wing, but they were bursting with flavor and truly unique. They almost tasted as if they had a rub as well as a sauce. I also appreciated that these wings were obviously sauced, but not swimming in it, so I didn't feel like I needed a bath after.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aebiqHr04WE/V9XIuSyOuyI/AAAAAAAAAd8/ijSbqy0VJ0EpdQvYtx0TTKndv0i1-WUzACLcB/s1600/hotwings.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aebiqHr04WE/V9XIuSyOuyI/AAAAAAAAAd8/ijSbqy0VJ0EpdQvYtx0TTKndv0i1-WUzACLcB/s320/hotwings.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />Everything I've had at The Fat Cat has not only been "good" it's been special in it's own way. I'm no sucker, so after we finished our food and had a few more drinks at the bar, I put in a to-go order before we left. I mean, I'm going to need to eat again eventually, I might as well make sure it's damn good food! I got their "Philly" (which is essentially a Steak &amp; Cheese, but you can get it with chicken or something else instead, I forget). I went traditional, sans mushrooms because well, mushrooms are gross. With the Cheesesteak, they threw in a buttload of fries (I declined any seasonings or dips). I forgot to get a picture of this when I heated it up several hours later for dinner. But take my word for it. Good meat, good bread, good flavor. Even reheated several hours later. (If you're going to do this, wrap the sub in foil, put on a pan with the fries and bake at 400 degrees for 10-15mins) it's still going to be better than any of the sub shops near you, I guarantee it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Cm-BGnddGM/V9XKML41SLI/AAAAAAAAAeE/PwejcYPi078wZV_Ovow39QIq9Ak2zskxQCLcB/s1600/FatCat_mac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Cm-BGnddGM/V9XKML41SLI/AAAAAAAAAeE/PwejcYPi078wZV_Ovow39QIq9Ak2zskxQCLcB/s400/FatCat_mac.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I think this is the ultimate compliment you can give any restaurant: if their food is as good reheated the next day, you've struck gold. In the above picture, you see The Fat Cat's signature Macaroni and Cheese. A day later, and microwaved, it is still creamy and gooey and mouthwatering. I don't care how good your mama is at cooking, she can't touch this mac. I personally make a damn delicious homemade mac, spending years perfecting the creamy sauce. Even I can't deny this is different. The key to a good mac cheese sauce is variety. You have to combine cheeses. The Fat Cat uses at least 3 or 4, one of which is blue cheese. This adds a tanginess to the flavor unparalleled. They also have tomatoes in the recipe, which I didn't think I'd like, but you know what, I did... so it's basically healthy with the vegetables added. It's a creamy, gooey, cheesy salad! Oh and I almost forgot, you can get the mac and cheese with meats, such as chicken or HOT DOGS. Now I didn't do this myself, but I thought that was a pretty cool nostalgia for a place with some high end food, playing to the kid in us all.<br /><br />I also can't go without mentioning the portion sizes. The mac in that picture is only HALF of the order! Supposing I can exercise a small amount of willpower, the other half will come to work with me tomorrow. I will weep when it's all gone.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gX8z7PO-vQI/V9XMdftYWJI/AAAAAAAAAeM/VzAUihxkZAUrtd7cPSBXghfiyeHzH01YwCLcB/s1600/FatCat_Mussels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gX8z7PO-vQI/V9XMdftYWJI/AAAAAAAAAeM/VzAUihxkZAUrtd7cPSBXghfiyeHzH01YwCLcB/s400/FatCat_Mussels.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i>Honorable Mention:</i><br />I'm not huge into seafood, but I did try some mussels that my friend ordered (look at that massive bowl for $10 bucks!). She chose the mussels in the Fat Cat tomato sauce (they have another sauce, but I forget what it is... clearly I do my research). They were pretty good if you like that sort of thing. I won't condescend to you folks as if I eat enough mussels to critique these vs others I've had (I go years in between mussels), but good flavor and I kept 'em down... so thumbs up? Also, barely pictured, Fat Cat "Haystacks" which are their onion strings, which are also divine.<br /><br /><br />Review by <b>Dave James</b>, who lives in Cambridge, MA and possibly died of heart disease immediately after writing this....<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:daveisaprick@gmail.com">daveisaprick@gmail.com</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-fat-cat-food-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dave James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-2459072848635789048Tue, 20 Sep 2016 22:44:00 +00002016-10-10T16:49:33.121-07:00Remembering Wonka with British Candy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-akpdh2Sr3RY/V9XV8BCtVGI/AAAAAAAAAek/WyttAGA58kwGUgvLSzn7dDN327oWvFhKACLcB/s1600/Candy_All.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-akpdh2Sr3RY/V9XV8BCtVGI/AAAAAAAAAek/WyttAGA58kwGUgvLSzn7dDN327oWvFhKACLcB/s400/Candy_All.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Discover a world of pure imagination. After the sad passing of Gene Wilder, most of us had a moment remembering our favorite scenes from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I was no exception. Tim Burton can suck my EverlastingGobstopper, there was only ONE WONKA. Now it's true, I'm probably the worst of the Fat Guys for trying out new snack treats on the market. But my friends took me to an Irish store, which had two huge aisles of British candy and other treats... and I'm here to say: The Candyman Can!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_oTwJShhYow/V9XW-UKIhDI/AAAAAAAAAe0/XR81E4VNx8IJeKKvnh2meNWPEiF5nDy_gCLcB/s1600/Wonka_Suspense.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_oTwJShhYow/V9XW-UKIhDI/AAAAAAAAAe0/XR81E4VNx8IJeKKvnh2meNWPEiF5nDy_gCLcB/s400/Wonka_Suspense.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Let's get the easy ones out of the way. Yorkie and the Dairymilk Bars were straight up chocolate bars. UK chocolate is just better. I love Hershey and wouldn't dare badmouth them. But even as a lad, I loved going to Grandma's house, because she had the Cadbury... and that was always special. Now the Cadbury Shorties are shortbread cookies with one side painted in chocolate. They're decent but not as good as I'd hoped. (If you're familiar with UK treats, McVittie's are better).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_U9oTPPXPTM/V9XV8kLK_-I/AAAAAAAAAew/4eTVBfSnut49GvJUK85TBzog-zVLYYEUQCEw/s1600/Snack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_U9oTPPXPTM/V9XV8kLK_-I/AAAAAAAAAew/4eTVBfSnut49GvJUK85TBzog-zVLYYEUQCEw/s400/Snack.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />But the Cadbury shortcake SNACK! is exactly what I was looking for. It's somewhat similar to Keebler Fudge Grahams, without the graham flavor... ish. I mean, I know these were just "shortcake" but they had more flavor than just butter cookie with chocolate... and oh that Cadbury chocolate. Mmm...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bJUee5T6e48/V9XZXbjDC8I/AAAAAAAAAe8/e25RAAuS9DoMKZzgj6QzPaWYFrembTuBwCLcB/s1600/Augustus.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bJUee5T6e48/V9XZXbjDC8I/AAAAAAAAAe8/e25RAAuS9DoMKZzgj6QzPaWYFrembTuBwCLcB/s400/Augustus.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GeJ8hn2wSrA/V9XV8JjhTPI/AAAAAAAAAeo/_rEmVfFLeh88z_XoilN-DUWQYD_wA53NgCEw/s1600/DoubleDecker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GeJ8hn2wSrA/V9XV8JjhTPI/AAAAAAAAAeo/_rEmVfFLeh88z_XoilN-DUWQYD_wA53NgCEw/s400/DoubleDecker.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The Double Decker is described as "milk chocolate with a soft nougat and a crispy cereal bottom" so I wasn't sure what exactly cereal they meant. It's similar to a milky way bar but with rice crispies and more chocolate. It definitely was nice, but won't be my go-to the next time I stock up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O6_kK2OEwoQ/V9XaqrbOXII/AAAAAAAAAfA/1UYwNzVS180iBJz_BQHzdIRQuptcBGebwCLcB/s1600/Augustus2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O6_kK2OEwoQ/V9XaqrbOXII/AAAAAAAAAfA/1UYwNzVS180iBJz_BQHzdIRQuptcBGebwCLcB/s400/Augustus2.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />For a palette cleanser, I had to try something fruity...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbjiEtKf1Ok/V9XV8dh4r-I/AAAAAAAAAes/V1o8exobTmISWgvOYJbIu8Fyl9QwSbXoACEw/s1600/JellyTots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbjiEtKf1Ok/V9XV8dh4r-I/AAAAAAAAAes/V1o8exobTmISWgvOYJbIu8Fyl9QwSbXoACEw/s400/JellyTots.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />If you've ever wanted sour patch kids without the sour, then Jelly Tots are for you. Sugary and chewy, these tasty little treats can be crammed down your candy-hole by the fist full. No wonder the British are known for bad teeth... remember to brush, because these little suckers will about as far from your teeth as Mike TV is from his cowboy costume.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FBB0PRN9RKw/V9XbpiY3vSI/AAAAAAAAAfE/4LlIH8r03d4umQO3w0qLnkv-ifwDDrj4ACLcB/s1600/MikeTV.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FBB0PRN9RKw/V9XbpiY3vSI/AAAAAAAAAfE/4LlIH8r03d4umQO3w0qLnkv-ifwDDrj4ACLcB/s400/MikeTV.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />And last, but oh certainly not least, the star of my little shopping trip to the candy store...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R5cBZrA-uT8/V9XcE__JszI/AAAAAAAAAfI/inzZdDlG4UsGTLHCGRSvSc7rooFh_Dn_QCLcB/s1600/Wonka_Boat.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R5cBZrA-uT8/V9XcE__JszI/AAAAAAAAAfI/inzZdDlG4UsGTLHCGRSvSc7rooFh_Dn_QCLcB/s400/Wonka_Boat.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />Cadbury Choc Chip Cookies... lord help me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuEwksE0F3c/V9XV8Andt6I/AAAAAAAAAeg/OqFaCN6duOg3doIgJAgBHRztQHix9eHggCEw/s1600/Cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuEwksE0F3c/V9XV8Andt6I/AAAAAAAAAeg/OqFaCN6duOg3doIgJAgBHRztQHix9eHggCEw/s400/Cookies.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kx4Lu8txDj8/V9Xc8B2bOCI/AAAAAAAAAfM/DLi1dxLO48gZ1Ti-fZHZe_mrnzRvSSOIQCLcB/s1600/wonka_smile.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kx4Lu8txDj8/V9Xc8B2bOCI/AAAAAAAAAfM/DLi1dxLO48gZ1Ti-fZHZe_mrnzRvSSOIQCLcB/s320/wonka_smile.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />There is nothing to say. Do you still need convincing? REALLY? They are exactly what you think they are. They are Chips Ahoy cookies with GODDAMN CADBURY CHOCOLATE CHIPS exploding through them. They are magic. No store bought cookie will stand up to these, no chocolate chip ones anyway. Pepperidge Farm? Put out to pasture. Chips Ahoy? Sunk. My only complaint? There's only 12 cookies per package. Three round bays, each with a stack of 4 cookies. So really, I just wish I had bought a few of these cookies because sadly over the course of a couple days, they left my life as whimsically as they entered it.<br /><br />If you think that any chocolate treats, cookies, candies, whatever beat out the Cadbury crew... I have only one thing left to say:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_1m25bpid0/V9XeDINpBxI/AAAAAAAAAfU/NciIjJXuVNctI64M0UYPiZ6LsD3zgfBggCLcB/s1600/GoodDaySir.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G_1m25bpid0/V9XeDINpBxI/AAAAAAAAAfU/NciIjJXuVNctI64M0UYPiZ6LsD3zgfBggCLcB/s400/GoodDaySir.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />RIP Gene Wilder... you will never be forgotten, you will be celebrated.<br /><br /><br />Review by <b>David James</b>, who died doing what he loved, drinking from a chocolate river.<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:daveisaprick@gmail.com">daveisaprick@gmail.com</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/remembering-wonka-with-british-candy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dave James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-6352358926419814495Wed, 14 Sep 2016 03:31:00 +00002016-09-13T20:31:28.575-07:00Boston Burger Company Freak Frappes (and more burgers!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-50jBTqqVlI4/V8tWP0-pLPI/AAAAAAAAAb8/f6NKXjv_haUoX6velcoDu3E2jftjWIuWACLcB/s1600/Mac%2BAttack_Frappe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-50jBTqqVlI4/V8tWP0-pLPI/AAAAAAAAAb8/f6NKXjv_haUoX6velcoDu3E2jftjWIuWACLcB/s400/Mac%2BAttack_Frappe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, some of you may remember that Josh and Rich did <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/boston-burger-company.html" target="_blank">a review</a> of Boston Burger Company a couple years ago. I've been going there since their opening in Somerville, so I was happy as the day is long when they reviewed it. Since moving to Cambridge, near Harvard, I was even more excited when they opened a Harvard Square location on Mass Ave. I made sure I went back to re-read Josh and Rich's blog from before, so I didn't step on well-worn territory.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_qeD3j74ITQ/V8t1gAxsDYI/AAAAAAAAAc0/32yY4irtHdUBMbGgBflth4SzMTMQ-rosACLcB/s1600/brodie.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_qeD3j74ITQ/V8t1gAxsDYI/AAAAAAAAAc0/32yY4irtHdUBMbGgBflth4SzMTMQ-rosACLcB/s320/brodie.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Initially, I didn't go in for the burgers, I went in specifically to review their new FREAK FRAPPES. But, its not like i'm NOT gonna get a burger. It's also worth mentioning, I have a problem with extremes. I tend to lean towards "this was the best!" or "this was the worst!" In true fat-guy fashion, I'm sentimental about food... and I think i'm often surprised that something doesn't suck. For a fat guy, food is supposed to be a substitute for all that love and approval you never get elsewhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lMrQLCp0hbs/V8tWP2aLNhI/AAAAAAAAAcA/Kn_Yd3eFf-I4oEa7eB_v0LFn_8M-yIMiwCLcB/s1600/Bourbon_Blizzard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="387" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lMrQLCp0hbs/V8tWP2aLNhI/AAAAAAAAAcA/Kn_Yd3eFf-I4oEa7eB_v0LFn_8M-yIMiwCLcB/s400/Bourbon_Blizzard.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let's start with the Freak Frappes. Oddly, despite my mission of solely reviewing the beverages, I had less to say about them. I went in excited for these, not only because of the cool flavors, but also because who doesn't love a good shake with their burger? What I didn't know going in, they're alcoholic! I've tried two of the four offered Freak Frappes: The Bulleit Bourbon Blizzard (pictured above), and the Nutella Cream (pictured below). Firstly, I feel like I got screwed over. Twice. The pictures I've seen (and ones being brought to tables while I awaited my own drink) have all kinds of toppers (one being a slice of cake, what looked like rice krispee treats, and one with MnMs?), I got none of that (some nilla wafers and not-quite-pirouettes). And the presentation of the Bourbon Blizzard above is somewhat lacking. Also, mine wasn't made with Bulleit Bourbon. I was seated at the bar, half-watching it being made, and observed a different bourbon being substituted. When I asked the bartender, she stated they were out of Bulleit. I then pointed out the bottle on the bar (which was with the label facing away). She offered to make me a second one, but I declined. Presentation aside, I loved the Bourbon Blizzard.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqaehSyFc1I/V8tWQXJdzUI/AAAAAAAAAcI/l0vjBKZpY38a-r9-fTGKo2aZa7bBOW9DACLcB/s1600/Nutella_Frappe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqaehSyFc1I/V8tWQXJdzUI/AAAAAAAAAcI/l0vjBKZpY38a-r9-fTGKo2aZa7bBOW9DACLcB/s400/Nutella_Frappe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, clearly the presentation of the Nutella Cream Frappe (Nutella, Bailey's Irish Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream) is better executed. It was okay. It had a decent flavor, but the flavor of Nutella didn't really come through, not as much as I expected it to. It was also not very cold, perhaps could've used more ice cream. It was thicker than the other one, slightly, like drinking a thin pudding. What I will say for both, the booze to sweet ratio was perfect. I thought that both had just the right amount of alcohol coming through into the frappes, obvious but not overwhelming. I'm assuming in a general way, all 4 Freak Frappes are essentially the same. But out of these two, the Bourbon Blizzard was better. I wish I had tried the Guinness Frappe instead of the Nutella, and they also have a "New England Mudslide" which sounded good. Even though the flavor does come through while you're drinking them, it's easy to forget they're boozy, when washing down a nice burger. So tread lightly, sweet children.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KV4L8RWQmvI/V8tWQf2ZxLI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/SAWdYdRtEiYjvz3A3cIQWSgr6lfEtRfNQCLcB/s1600/Porkasaurus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KV4L8RWQmvI/V8tWQf2ZxLI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/SAWdYdRtEiYjvz3A3cIQWSgr6lfEtRfNQCLcB/s400/Porkasaurus.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The real stars of BBC are obviously the hand-made, never frozen burgers. My usual staple here is the "Killer Bee", which is a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings stacked on top in the shape of a beehive, with BBQ sauce all over it. In the previous BBC review, Rich mentions the BBQ sauce, and how good it is (reminiscent of gold-fever wing sauce at the 99). I whole-heartedly agree, it's the best. I've also tried the "Green Monstah" and the "Artery Clogger" (which Josh reviewed). Now, after refreshing my memory before writing this, the only thing I don't agree with those guys on is the chips vs fries. I love Boston Burger Co. chips. They're airy, a little soft, but still crunchy. They're special, and a great side to the burgers. I never once missed having fries on the side. I also am not a fan of the fries at BBC. They're potato wedges, and they ARE good, and have a variety of flavors/seasonings. It's just not my thing, I stick with the chips. Always. (Dipping the chips in their BBQ sauce is also recommended). I do wish they had some &nbsp;"more traditional" skinnier hand-cut fries, but it's merely an afterthought.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time around I went outside my "Killer Bee" box and ordered the "Porkasaurus". This is a burger, TOPPED with pulled pork, cheddar jack cheese and pickles. At first glance, I thought it looked a little dry. "Where's the sauce?" I asked. The bartender brought me a side of BBQ. LUCKILY, I didn't just dump it on my burger. I needed to learn to <i>trust</i>. I tried the burger first with no sauce, and then with a little... and guess what, it was better the way they handed it to me. They know what they're doing. It was incredible. The burger was cooked to perfection (always at BBC), and the flavor and texture of the pulled pork (which look like strips vs shreds) really made this burger. All that coupled with the pile of pickles, it was perfection. (I ended up using my side of BBQ sauce for dippin').</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zDo1WYnO4VM/V8tWQknJj0I/AAAAAAAAAcU/WnL6-TzTh1cLuvbqHWTbV1zuwG6s9a25ACLcB/s1600/Porkasaurus_Closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zDo1WYnO4VM/V8tWQknJj0I/AAAAAAAAAcU/WnL6-TzTh1cLuvbqHWTbV1zuwG6s9a25ACLcB/s400/Porkasaurus_Closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nm7r_yTpW4o/V8tWQHxfw4I/AAAAAAAAAcE/v-P1gwERPLkoB1kJHd_fg6sabHPMz7s9QCLcB/s1600/Mac%2BAttack_Frappe2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nm7r_yTpW4o/V8tWQHxfw4I/AAAAAAAAAcE/v-P1gwERPLkoB1kJHd_fg6sabHPMz7s9QCLcB/s400/Mac%2BAttack_Frappe2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During my round-two visit, since I was trying a different frappe, I figured I'd continue trying other burgers they have to offer. I decided to go with the Mac Attack burger (which was featured on Diners, Drive-in's and Dives... hosted by that idiot who puts his sun glasses on the back of his head). Mac Attack is simple, it's a burger with frickin' macaroni and cheese on top... oh and BACON. Duh. It's almost as if someone said "Hey you know hamburger helper? What if we threw some bacon on top and stuck it between two buns?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At first glance, it's magnificent. Beautiful. A work of art. They aren't stingy on the mac (look at the pictures, can you even see the burger?!), which means the burger is not lacking in the cheese aspect. Love the flavor of the mac, it stole the show. Suddenly I was forgetting all about the burger, and just wishing I had a giant bowl of that mac'n'cheese. I wouldn't think all the carbs would go so well together, but it really did, no texture took away from another and the taste was good. The bacon does add some much needed flavor, because most of the taste is cheese (not that there's anything wrong with that!). The bacon adds balance. Oh, and since this is BURSTING with cheese, I love the flavor of the "burnt" cheese that touched the grill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qjV7OxKhtRY/V8tWPwaTNLI/AAAAAAAAAb4/kzm2fMcl-HM21LSrsJ9MPipS29HSuuy2ACLcB/s1600/Mac%2BAttack_Close%2BUp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qjV7OxKhtRY/V8tWPwaTNLI/AAAAAAAAAb4/kzm2fMcl-HM21LSrsJ9MPipS29HSuuy2ACLcB/s320/Mac%2BAttack_Close%2BUp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />If &nbsp;I did have a complaint about my Mac Attack, it's that I had ordered the bacon "extra crispy" (yeah, i'm high maintenance, deal with it). Though the bacon was adequately cooked, it was not EXTRA crispy, it was barely crispy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b9kWQa6wZDg/V8t2Gb8BwBI/AAAAAAAAAc4/VGabQ7xlMPQ8lbW6MhEywR64paQc9V7zwCLcB/s1600/willem.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b9kWQa6wZDg/V8t2Gb8BwBI/AAAAAAAAAc4/VGabQ7xlMPQ8lbW6MhEywR64paQc9V7zwCLcB/s1600/willem.gif" /></a></div><br />But bacon is bacon and it was delicious, none being spared.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s50vnFsYx7A/V8tWQRkG89I/AAAAAAAAAcM/C6DtyyMDdWUxXzErvE0uOIiUSDShdJWlwCLcB/s1600/MacAttack_Half.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s50vnFsYx7A/V8tWQRkG89I/AAAAAAAAAcM/C6DtyyMDdWUxXzErvE0uOIiUSDShdJWlwCLcB/s400/MacAttack_Half.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The moral of the story is: Boston Burger Company makes my favorite burgers. They are huge, hot, juicy and full of flavor. It doesn't matter which one, you will leave fat and happy. I will definitely be back to try the other frappes I haven't explored yet, and maybe i'll work up the cajones to try The King (Elvis) Burger, which has peanut butter and caramelized bananas on it.<br /><br />*I also really respect BBC because they send out emails with recipes and tips on making great burgers at home. None of that "it's our secret" horseshit. It's like the owner was fed up with the state of burgers in this country, and decided to bestow upon us these culinary gifts. And for those who need a little extra help, you can check out BurgaBox (by Boston Burger Company) which is similar to those mail order meal services, but without the chia seeds and crap like that; you get all you need to make dope burgers in your own kitchen. I thought about ordering one so I could add it on to this review, but since I live a 10min walk from a BBC, it wasn't cost effective to cook my own dinner.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ebDi9uMhv-g/V8t3IMXNzSI/AAAAAAAAAdE/8rWi7YmPeuA-p9t9442L_EqlVUz7vU6rgCLcB/s1600/jay%2Band%2Bbob.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ebDi9uMhv-g/V8t3IMXNzSI/AAAAAAAAAdE/8rWi7YmPeuA-p9t9442L_EqlVUz7vU6rgCLcB/s1600/jay%2Band%2Bbob.gif" /></a></div><br /><br />Review by <b>Dave James</b>, who currently lives in Cambridge, MA... snoogans<b>.</b><br /><b><br /></b><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/boston-burger-company-freak-frappes-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dave James)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-3143885162044221827Fri, 09 Sep 2016 02:37:00 +00002016-09-08T19:37:29.340-07:00butterscotchcandychocolatehalloweenholidaylimited editionM&M'srichLimited Edition "Boo-tterscotch M&M's!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, it's summer, so obviously it's time for Halloween themed candy to drop. Just like in March, when there's still snow on the ground, it's the perfect time for Sam's Summer to grace the beer aisles. &nbsp;Just like when Egg Nog hits your local grocer just in time for the holidays...later this month. &nbsp;Yep, nothing is sacred anymore. Instead of being happy that we have seasons and holidays to look forward to, people just want to enjoy the parts of these times longer and earlier than ever. At this rate, in about ten years, people won't take down their Christmas trees at all anymore. They will just leave them up and the holiday season will no longer mean anything. But let's face it, there's no use getting upset about what other people do, right? I just stand my ground and never sip a Pumpkin beer until October first. Never let a Pumpkin Spice English Muffin cross my lips until I'm in the same month as Halloween.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But when it comes to candy I have to review here, I guess I can make an exception! Our first Halloween candy review this year comes from M&amp;M'S! You can bet your ass if there's a holiday coming that M&amp;M's have some wild flavor to debut (<a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/white-chocolate-candy-corn-m.html" target="_blank">Remember Candy Corn M&amp;M's?</a>) and they didn't disappoint this year! Let's take a look at White BOO-tterscotch M&amp;M's!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B-qiPe8o6ts/V8epQjdcofI/AAAAAAAAE68/P4-nRU2VFSEhxL-Dwj8PD8X8oFSnSLyAwCLcB/s1600/booMM1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B-qiPe8o6ts/V8epQjdcofI/AAAAAAAAE68/P4-nRU2VFSEhxL-Dwj8PD8X8oFSnSLyAwCLcB/s640/booMM1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />First off, I love the package. Huge Red M&amp;M terrified of the BOO-tterscotch candies in front of him, while ghosts and bats fly around him. You'd be scared too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTCD3zmZ0L4/V8epQ9yFCsI/AAAAAAAAE7E/WrcQ1YtJfDIAPj8dMWBdz_A4ckr1PJM3QCLcB/s1600/booMM2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTCD3zmZ0L4/V8epQ9yFCsI/AAAAAAAAE7E/WrcQ1YtJfDIAPj8dMWBdz_A4ckr1PJM3QCLcB/s400/booMM2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />You'll notice that they are colored in a strange manner. There's brown, a dark-ish yellow, which the painter in me wants to guess would actually be Yellow Ocre, and then there's...well...one that's kind of flesh colored. Which, is a little gross.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.makeagif.com/media/6-09-2015/MdEwOO.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://i.makeagif.com/media/6-09-2015/MdEwOO.gif" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I swear these aren't people flavored M&amp;M'S!"</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I do have to say, once you tear open the bag the room does fill up with a butterscotch smell. At first it's just an unknown sweet smell, but once you eat one of these your brain realizes what it is. I never would have suggested a butterscotch M&amp;M in a million years, but they definitely nail the flavor here! They pretty much taste like the M&amp;M version of butterscotch pudding. I think it's the white chocolate base they use, and in this case it directly made me think of that pudding flavor and texture once you crush up the candy coating. The weirdest part of this, is that I probably haven't had butterscotch pudding since I was a kid eating one of those little plastic cups out of my bag lunch. But the second you taste these it rushes back. It's like a fat kids version of a Vietnam flash back.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-24-2015/vOa1dY.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-24-2015/vOa1dY.gif" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This gif was too perfect to pass up.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><br />So we can definitely confirm that they nail the flavor they were looking for. However, that doesn't necessarily mean they are great. I found that I liked these more than I expected, BUT unlike other flavors, I could only eat a small amount of these before I had to fold the bag over for later. The butterscotch flavor is pretty strong and I found them to get very rich after a certain amount. Unlike, say, Peanut Butter M&amp;M's. I'm pretty sure I could just eat those until I died. Right up until the final second I would be pushing another one through my pursed lips. BOO-tterscotch? Not so much.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X6fbOCQyufA/V8epQ8UahdI/AAAAAAAAE7A/dJwMPvm2SwAqBLHbiEzh25f8Uwawb_30wCLcB/s1600/booMM3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X6fbOCQyufA/V8epQ8UahdI/AAAAAAAAE7A/dJwMPvm2SwAqBLHbiEzh25f8Uwawb_30wCLcB/s640/booMM3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />If you're a fan of Butterscotch, don't miss these. You'd absolutely love them. If you're like me, and have butterscotch so infrequently that you have pudding flashbacks to your childhood...you'll probably think these are just okay. But either way, you gotta applaud them for once again trying something new!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtSbLUIG_N8/V8epRP05OCI/AAAAAAAAE7I/knhw2WooBM8Dqri9XHLnvf1sgLHydd1PQCLcB/s1600/booMM4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtSbLUIG_N8/V8epRP05OCI/AAAAAAAAE7I/knhw2WooBM8Dqri9XHLnvf1sgLHydd1PQCLcB/s640/booMM4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />In the end I give BOO-tterscotch M&amp;M's a solid C+. If I was a big butterscotch fan I'm sure it would be higher, but since there aren't even that many butterscotch flavored items out there on the shelves, I'm guessing the fan base might be small. That being said, these could be a hit at your Halloween party, so perhaps scoop up a bag and let them haunt your cupboard until it's time to don your costume and start partying.<br /><br />Or hell, eat them right now and wash them down with some Egg Nog while basking in the glow of your Christmas lights. Screw tradition!<br /><br />Review by Rich Brunelle, who once again resides on the East Coast, but for how long? Nobody knows!<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/limited-edition-boo-tterscotch-m.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-1982141877239969357Wed, 24 Aug 2016 01:08:00 +00002016-08-29T10:53:46.967-07:00burgerBurger Kingfast foodgame of thrones referenceskingnewpicklesSl33zyspicywhopperwhopper dogwhopperitowrapBURGER KING: WHOPPERITO<span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Let's not fart around with this intro. BK deserves to take a royal walk of shame Cersei-style. And I'm just the Septa to take it on this stroll down shit avenue! No, it's not for sticking "-ito" on the end of "Whopper", although I do picture Peggy Olson crying into her pillow when I consider that marketing decision. It's for an offense much, much more serious than that.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">WHERE ARE MY WHOPPER DOGS?!</span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yN6Oax48K2M/V7StGj4mFmI/AAAAAAAAHYU/3aUlAhQ37_wkQq1dvlu8geIv3G9-5kaTwCEw/s1600/13167369_998791396880641_203422096_n.jpg" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yN6Oax48K2M/V7StGj4mFmI/AAAAAAAAHYU/3aUlAhQ37_wkQq1dvlu8geIv3G9-5kaTwCEw/s1600/13167369_998791396880641_203422096_n.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Of course we know from the commercials the King is a diabolical sociopath, but this is some next level fuckery.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">On the heels of the dismal review I had assigned to the </span><a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-burger-king-extra-long-buttery.html" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Extra-Long Buttery Cheeseburger</a><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">, I turned around and awarded the </span><a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/burger-king-classic-grilled-whopper-hot.html" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Whopper Dog</a><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"> an </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A+</b><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">, the only item I've given that grade to in nearly a year of fair and balanced food-bloggery. And then, just before I could have a second bite, the King slapped it out of my hands and the Whopper Dog bit the dust.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-style: italic;">DAMN IT, KING! YOU HAD JUST GOTTEN OUT OF THE DOG HOUSE THEN YOU KICKED THE DOG OUT AND HEADED STRAIGHT BACK IN!</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">And as an extra flick in the nads, they left the regular grilled dog and chili cheese dog on the menu- they cut out Clint Eastwood and left us with The Bad and The Ugly!</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VLG_uEH5Tko/V7StJyTZ90I/AAAAAAAAHYU/D_SlsIuBT64DsDsplYZP_P2-LTgYbarMwCEw/s1600/giphy.gif" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VLG_uEH5Tko/V7StJyTZ90I/AAAAAAAAHYU/D_SlsIuBT64DsDsplYZP_P2-LTgYbarMwCEw/s1600/giphy.gif" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Now, they roll out this so-called WHOPPERITO, just to rub salt in my wounds, and presumably some cumin and oregano as well.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Alright, alright. I've had my druthers and settled down a bit. To be honest, I was really quite excited to try out the Whopperito, but obviously the Whopper Dog left some big shoes to fill.</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Basically, what I was picturing was the BK version of the McDonald's cheeseburger snack wrap from five years ago. Remember those little guys, before they came out with the whole big "healthy" McWrap with like cucumbers and fancy leaves and stuff? If I remember correctly, the first generation had three options: cheeseburger, and chicken (crispy/grilled). The chicken ones were legit, which led to its natural evolution, the aforementioned McWrap, but the cheeseburger one? All they did was take the contents of a McDouble and put them in a tortilla! Then they started getting real goofy about it- they did the Mac Wrap, the Angus Wrap, the Wrapper's Delight... it was a dark period of McDonalds history I refer to as to the Wrapture.</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2HYJ2UX0g7A/V7StHwEMq6I/AAAAAAAAHYU/vTWNCnlXfpESYtbj4LPPJdfvH_LI0KhQACEw/s1600/IMG_20160815_201710666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2HYJ2UX0g7A/V7StHwEMq6I/AAAAAAAAHYU/vTWNCnlXfpESYtbj4LPPJdfvH_LI0KhQACEw/s640/IMG_20160815_201710666.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">The Whopperito's promo picture had also left some ambiguity about what I was getting myself into. The white onions kind of looked like mayo, the tomatoes like ketchup, the cheese like mustard. And it gave no indication of the size. So I bought two, fully expecting to woof the little guy down in a few bites.&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q3ORT4evBws/V7S6yUMgy-I/AAAAAAAAHYg/WIiWh6IzanI0MZ_rT54GpTA2O_JHV9Q0gCEw/s1600/IMG_20160815_201959419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q3ORT4evBws/V7S6yUMgy-I/AAAAAAAAHYg/WIiWh6IzanI0MZ_rT54GpTA2O_JHV9Q0gCEw/s640/IMG_20160815_201959419.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">DIOS MIO</span></b></span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Look at the size of this lump! This is exactly what my stomach would've looked like if BK had left the Whopper Dogs on the menu, stretch marks and all! And for $2.99?! Fair trade!</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vZcDcntDkow/V7StG1-xgfI/AAAAAAAAHYU/qmqgqdPh8VEeleEl4h-vX3e6XBUIPBSbgCEw/s1600/IMG_20160815_202058999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vZcDcntDkow/V7StG1-xgfI/AAAAAAAAHYU/qmqgqdPh8VEeleEl4h-vX3e6XBUIPBSbgCEw/s640/IMG_20160815_202058999.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">I was immediately pleased at the first bite- nothing here but greasy ground beef accompanied by the strong taste of chili powder,&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">which is pretty much how I make my burritos at home. My second bite revealed some crunchy white shit and some soggy red shit, which did more to vary the texture rather than the flavor, but there was bit of crunchy green shit that stood out (and it sure as shit wasn't lettuce).&nbsp;</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k5LjDi-jRjA/V7StJTISQEI/AAAAAAAAHYU/Pu9TGZcq0aYzqKNpA_BjuQ6rbpEcCZL3ACEw/s1600/Stu_pickles.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k5LjDi-jRjA/V7StJTISQEI/AAAAAAAAHYU/Pu9TGZcq0aYzqKNpA_BjuQ6rbpEcCZL3ACEw/s320/Stu_pickles.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;">PICKLES</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">I don't know why, but I thought these pickles worked wonderfully- they cut through the single-note spicy beef flavor like Valyrian steel. Swing away, King Robert Burgeratheon!&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Y7cAtQO13Q/V7StIganLsI/AAAAAAAAHYU/yh1WLEFngrMnH3qE2n8IO88UAOmXxxSAgCEw/s1600/IMG_20160815_202145607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Y7cAtQO13Q/V7StIganLsI/AAAAAAAAHYU/yh1WLEFngrMnH3qE2n8IO88UAOmXxxSAgCEw/s320/IMG_20160815_202145607.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XvJpSJf3DNo/V7StI6m1xpI/AAAAAAAAHYU/ccfEn7AzaYkLA1MKJpsDJmT7cyoYILdSACEw/s1600/IMG_20160815_202601327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XvJpSJf3DNo/V7StI6m1xpI/AAAAAAAAHYU/ccfEn7AzaYkLA1MKJpsDJmT7cyoYILdSACEw/s320/IMG_20160815_202601327.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">One minor goof here is&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">a lack of sour cream. The spicy flavor comes from a condiment BK refers to as "creamy spicy sauce", but the former descriptor is severely lacking. I think there should be something else in the mix here besides the pickles to keep this beefy spice wad from being too uniform.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">&nbsp;Also, I didn't detect enough of that smokey chemical flavor to justify putting the word "Whopper" anywhere near this. On a side note,&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">It'd be a neat&nbsp;experiment&nbsp;to try one of&nbsp;these with BK's stacker sauce instead of the creamy spicy one.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pCFt1TfkamE/V7StJZRLTZI/AAAAAAAAHYU/X04nr_CqVEM9X98MoSBg2HXJi3LlnOhOgCEw/s1600/IMG_20160815_202723712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pCFt1TfkamE/V7StJZRLTZI/AAAAAAAAHYU/X04nr_CqVEM9X98MoSBg2HXJi3LlnOhOgCEw/s640/IMG_20160815_202723712.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">But all in all... crawl on out of the dog house, King. You can ride this review all the way back to the castle, because I'm giving you a <b>B+</b></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">. This spicy meat pocket (my nickname in HS) comes at a great price and its minor flaws could easily be covered up with a sour cream packet. Anybody hear ringing? Sounds like the Taco Bell death knell to me.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Review by Davos Sl33zworth</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UlZTufehhcY/V7StHYUvB8I/AAAAAAAAHYU/46AMKme_Lc8GFULwo8aCumw7sSBHMNLTACEw/s1600/IMG_20160815_202523225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UlZTufehhcY/V7StHYUvB8I/AAAAAAAAHYU/46AMKme_Lc8GFULwo8aCumw7sSBHMNLTACEw/s640/IMG_20160815_202523225.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"> Yo! 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This did not happen. There’s only so much heartburn and loose stools one man can take. Besides, in a city as large as New York, with all the hipster, ironic niche food shops opening up everywhere, I couldn’t limit myself to that much pizza: I passed a place called Pom Frites that only does French fries (with a ton of different toppings), right next to a place that only does crepes, right next to a place that only does bizarre ice cream, next to a place… you get the idea. First thing I MUST say is that New York pizza kinda sucks. Now, I’m not saying it’s AWFUL pizza across the board, but I’ve never had any that’s really blown me away. Obviously it’s impossible to try ALL the pizza places in NYC (half of them would shut down, and new ones open up, before you even got through the list). And I’m sure there’s someone reading this (fuming) going “Then you just haven’t gone to the right spots…” Perhaps you’re right. It is probably very likely that I’ve only been maneuvered towards mediocre pizza in NYC, and probably missed out on something amazing. But this isn’t meant to be a review of specialty pizza (special cooking process, artisan, bourgeois), I mean real, blue-collar, greasy pizza. Now if someone came to Boston, I’d have them try Regina Pizzeria or Pinocchio’s , and it’s very possible that if they went anywhere else, they could leave Boston with a (dare I say it) bad taste in their mouth (I did say it). Truth be told, in my opinion, the best pizza might be in New Haven, CT at Frank Pepe’s, at least for thin crust.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ben’s Pizza</span></b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8TN4yyvxDSE/V5Q7P9JispI/AAAAAAAAAYM/zwG-kXPeuCEATveSDCxm4bBsyrxN4ni6ACK4B/s1600/BensPizza_store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8TN4yyvxDSE/V5Q7P9JispI/AAAAAAAAAYM/zwG-kXPeuCEATveSDCxm4bBsyrxN4ni6ACK4B/s400/BensPizza_store.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I was excited to try Ben’s Pizza because I heard Louie CK talk about it (and it’s where he’s eating pizza during the opening of his hit FX show)… and celebrities know more than us commoners, right? Plus, he’s originally from Boston-ish, so it’s possible he grew up with a similar pizza experience to myself. No, not at all. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>My first impression of Ben’s Pizza was positive, it was nearly open-air, greasy little pizzeria (in a good way!). I liked that Ben’s is between a bunch of the comedy clubs, and lots of foot traffic around. They had a big selection of different pies out for slices to be sold, a couple tables. My favorite part was when this girl came in and asked what kind of salads they had. “No salads, just pizza.” Was the response. I’m not sure why that made me so happy. *They also do calzones, I feel is worth mentioning.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MqtPbn9Okms/V5Q7bZBI_AI/AAAAAAAAAYU/A5E-wKkb75QoMG5w9FTUoZeKTxs6l4KjQCK4B/s1600/BensPizza_piesforsale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MqtPbn9Okms/V5Q7bZBI_AI/AAAAAAAAAYU/A5E-wKkb75QoMG5w9FTUoZeKTxs6l4KjQCK4B/s400/BensPizza_piesforsale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Being me, I grabbed a traditional NY Slice of pepperoni. I was not blown away. It’s good pizza, I don’t have a ton of criticism, but it all kind of is the same. Every place I’ve been to in NY, or purports as “NY Pizza” in other cities, it’s all the same. Pretty good, but forgettable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>It’s just pizza. Why do New Yorkers always go on and on about this pizza like it’s special? I don’t buy that “this is what I grew up with, it’s the best” nonsense. I grew up with plenty of pizza in my small hometown that is absolute garbage compared to pizza I’ve had in other places. If your taste buds are that out of whack, blow your brains out. But, Ben’s does offer a lot in the way of variety. They have typical stuff, like veggie, buffalo chicken, curry chicken?, and even a pizza that had pasta on top. So maybe my first impression is based upon poor choice of slice to represent?<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5N3VgqnXP0s/V5Q7jitfnWI/AAAAAAAAAYc/YfxP4iljL18Vanx5qfUVlqdauwwKYobCACK4B/s1600/BensPizza_regslice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5N3VgqnXP0s/V5Q7jitfnWI/AAAAAAAAAYc/YfxP4iljL18Vanx5qfUVlqdauwwKYobCACK4B/s400/BensPizza_regslice.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">HOWEVER, (this is the triumphant redemption of NY Pizza), New York City has one thing that does make them unique: the grandma slice.For those who don’t know, the Grandma Slice is square and thick like Sicilian style pizza (which I love more than traditional thin crust). It’s got that old-country look where the sauce and cheese aren’t necessarily in the same places, and it’s got a crispy yet doughy, buttery-garlicy crust. NOW THIS, I’ll get behind. In my travels, I’ve never come across any other region that does slices this way, and I can’t think of many Sicilian pies I’ve had that measure up to a Ben’s Grandma slice (one or two maybe). I think the Grandma slice is the slice to get at Ben’s (personally), and it was better than other Grandma slices I’d had. I liked it so much, I got 2 more slices the next night when I came back into the area for a comedy show.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-awfljio8mPA/V5Q7uQeEWPI/AAAAAAAAAYk/geP_YNXbfO4Bkq60CnKDG-i01RSIPzIBACK4B/s1600/BensPizza_grandmaslice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-awfljio8mPA/V5Q7uQeEWPI/AAAAAAAAAYk/geP_YNXbfO4Bkq60CnKDG-i01RSIPzIBACK4B/s400/BensPizza_grandmaslice.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Bagel Store</span></b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iAcrXih3r4A/V5Q_eyZnxcI/AAAAAAAAAZs/hnUh6Uy6UQ0HlD-fcKHn33b-cblS62sqQCK4B/s1600/TheBagelStore_store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iAcrXih3r4A/V5Q_eyZnxcI/AAAAAAAAAZs/hnUh6Uy6UQ0HlD-fcKHn33b-cblS62sqQCK4B/s400/TheBagelStore_store.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">NY does bagels better than anywhere else. 100%, there is no denying this. I don’t know how, I don’t know why, but this is a fact. I can’t even think of EVER having a bad bagel anywhere. Not once. There may not be such thing as a bad bagel. But they’re just better in NY. Legend has it, it’s something about NY water. I’m not sure I believe that the rat-bath known as Brooklyn tap water has anything to do with it, but we’ll let them have their fun. In doing research for “the best bagels”, the Bagel Store didn’t even come up. Pretty crazy, considering that’s pretty much all they do. However, this place IS famous for it’s Rainbow Bagels. Hand-colored and spun, the rainbow bagels will make even the burliest man prance around with joy. They’re a spectacle. Luckily I went in when they were having a few minutes of a lull in the rush, so the helpful staff gave me some extra attention to answer all my questions (mostly “what’s that? Ooh what’s that?!”). What I didn’t expect was the crazy amount of cream cheeses they had… I mean stuff I didn’t even know existed. Sweet AND savory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Not to mention other things like real COTTON CANDY.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6rnHt76RDU0/V5Q_n-Y42WI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/ATLVh4ZxbgYNA8Mdq9NhNInL0-JUfkMOgCK4B/s1600/TheBagelStore_rainbowcase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6rnHt76RDU0/V5Q_n-Y42WI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/ATLVh4ZxbgYNA8Mdq9NhNInL0-JUfkMOgCK4B/s400/TheBagelStore_rainbowcase.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I knew I had to get something wild here. I got the rainbow bagel with the oreo cream cheese. Yes. OREO cream cheese. Even to me, it felt a little too much. I thought “this is going to taste gross, too sweet.” God I was so wrong. It was incredibly complimentary, and I would eat it again in a heartbeat. The only thing disappointing here, was that their toaster was broken. Call me boring, I really can’t eat a bagel that isn’t toasted (and well toasted, at that). But I had to try this thing. And this is where greatness comes in. A good bagel would’ve caused me to say “Eh, it was okay, would’ve been better if it was toasted.” But this bagel was amazing, perfect taste, consistency everything… and then loaded with oreo cream cheese.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-shwxfkBIsH4/V5Q_uN14yKI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/-l9EE6H65bcEnYWepw67446zOms5HHiNgCK4B/s1600/TheBagelStore_rainbowbagel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-shwxfkBIsH4/V5Q_uN14yKI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/-l9EE6H65bcEnYWepw67446zOms5HHiNgCK4B/s400/TheBagelStore_rainbowbagel.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Just in case, as a back-up, I had also ordered a cinnamon raisin bagel with plain cream cheese (told you I’m boring, and set in my ways). This was also probably the best bagel I’ve ever had. They know what they’re doing, and the options/combinations are endless. Honestly, this is a sugarholics heaven. Cotton candy, funfetti cream cheese w/ extra cake sprinkles, and edible fairy dust? On a bagel? What, do they also own an insulin company? I was not bold enough to go all out, nor did I get to try a breakfast sandwich (no toaster), or one of their cragles (half bagel, half croissant). Next time, for sure I will.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qhbxUutpvgc/V5Q_2pKvW2I/AAAAAAAAAaE/2nPiercNDPsMXM7TffW0u_MZ0Ha1BSFdgCK4B/s1600/TheBagelStore_creamcheese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qhbxUutpvgc/V5Q_2pKvW2I/AAAAAAAAAaE/2nPiercNDPsMXM7TffW0u_MZ0Ha1BSFdgCK4B/s400/TheBagelStore_creamcheese.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>DOUGH</b></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LjVH4FDesa0/V5Q74IQp2NI/AAAAAAAAAYw/y1pm47QCJKMjK05pO3b7VyVitBTT0iqawCK4B/s1600/Dough_storefront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LjVH4FDesa0/V5Q74IQp2NI/AAAAAAAAAYw/y1pm47QCJKMjK05pO3b7VyVitBTT0iqawCK4B/s400/Dough_storefront.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Thank the sweet lord baby jesus I found this place. Most of the time donuts are somewhat disappointing, am I right? Sure if you get to Dunkin Donuts at a reasonable time (before 1pm?) they’re still pretty soft and fresh tasting, or at a supermarket you kind of get what you get. Krispee Crème (except for original glazed) are basically like the opposite of diabetic medication… overkill on that glaze, and Honey Dew donuts stink, I’d rather get supermarket donuts. And you Tim Horton’s people, don’t even start with me. So often I think to my fat-little-self that I miss that one bakery in my hometown that made fresh donuts every morning, big and sugary and delicious. Well, apparently the hipster’s are monitoring our hopes and dreams because there are plenty of these ironic, half-vegan, donut shoppes sprouting across our great nation.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cAIBg90lR28/V5Q8FEWYD8I/AAAAAAAAAY8/6lPyFlzepe4RKbMUPrsYee2IGKKF2-PqACK4B/s1600/Dough_donutsforsale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cAIBg90lR28/V5Q8FEWYD8I/AAAAAAAAAY8/6lPyFlzepe4RKbMUPrsYee2IGKKF2-PqACK4B/s400/Dough_donutsforsale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I got to Dough about 2 minutes before closing time (9pm). They reluctantly let me in, and I could sense the silent mantra of “make this quick, asshole” broadcasting from the staff’s minds. This is not a criticism. What kind of IDIOT goes to spend good money on end-of-the-day donuts? I mean, they’ve got to be dry and crumbly by then, all the sugar will clump and flake off… it’s kind of pathetic to be that closing time donut customer. Well, until this night. I told them quickly the 3 types I wanted (to-go) to try. They hooked me up with 2 of each, I left grinning like an idiot mumbling “these are the nicest people I’ve ever met…”<br /><br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P95ezbUUYGM/V5Q8IewxsZI/AAAAAAAAAZE/rUHmvhtEjC8BVnZ0X7OMg9ZeNuuvmDJNACK4B/s1600/Dough_donutsforsale2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P95ezbUUYGM/V5Q8IewxsZI/AAAAAAAAAZE/rUHmvhtEjC8BVnZ0X7OMg9ZeNuuvmDJNACK4B/s400/Dough_donutsforsale2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The donuts are about $3 a piece, which sounds like a lot, until you hold one. Plus, that measly little croissant-donut at Dunkin’ is $2.50. At Dough, the donuts are huge, they are rich, they are unique. The first one I tried was a plain glazed. Perfection, even at closing time it was soft and doughy and the glaze was sticky and sweet as just out of the fryer. I couldn’t believe it. And I could only eat one. That’s never happened. Ever. I sort of have a 2 donut minimum. So I took the rest of my donuts back to my hotel room. Nothing sordid happened, but I did eat them out… of the box… in bed. Even the next day they were better than any day-old donut in existence. These were like perfectly preserved alien donuts. LITERALLY the best I’ve ever had, and I stand by this statement. So much so, that just before leaving NYC, I popped in for another $19 half dozen to take home with me. Best thing about being a fat guy? No one wanted to sit next to me, so my buddy (the box of donuts) and I got real comfy.<br /><br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--pjmHReheBA/V5Q8VZEATYI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/Q5xPqQyAECgddAobsEqoCNm589oCCVRLwCK4B/s1600/Dough_donuts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--pjmHReheBA/V5Q8VZEATYI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/Q5xPqQyAECgddAobsEqoCNm589oCCVRLwCK4B/s400/Dough_donuts.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">All the ones I tried were perfection: Plain Glazed, Cinnamon-Sugar, Dulce de Leche, and Nutella. The Nutella-filled donut is a work of art, eating it makes you feel like a French aristocrat having tea with high society… even if you’re headed home on a 5 hour bus ride, sucking the filling off your fat fingers. Which like a savage, I was. Personally, I wasn’t a fan of the Boston Cream donut, but that’s not to say it wasn’t good. It was. But it was very unique to Dough, and not what I grew up with in New England.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZP5ZzljRIA/V5Q8bsqY9lI/AAAAAAAAAZc/55KE3QbNIfQ828Ugz42pSLhDhCpLSAU0ACK4B/s1600/Dough_NutellaDonut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZP5ZzljRIA/V5Q8bsqY9lI/AAAAAAAAAZc/55KE3QbNIfQ828Ugz42pSLhDhCpLSAU0ACK4B/s400/Dough_NutellaDonut.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;times&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rocco’s Pasticceria (Honorable Mention)</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: &quot;times&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">I didn’t plan on writing about a place like this, or even really stopping to eat at one. But it was late on my last night in Manhattan, a friend of mine mentioned cheesecake, and within moments I was ferociously googling “best cheesecake in NYC” Most of the places that came up were closed, it being a Sunday night and all. But Rocco’s was listed, and it was open until midnight. Once you step inside, it’s overwhelming, the sheer amount of cases of pastries, cakes, cookies, biscotti, cannolis and then gelato. I almost got distracted from my main goal. Cheesecake. At Rocco’s, if you’re not getting your items to-go, you must be seated by a waiter and then order. The wait staff were friendly and let me choose my own spot, and very patient. I got straight up NY Cheesecake, despite the many options, and also one scoop (which was more like 2) of the espresso or coffee flavored gelato. All the food was great, the service was great, they didn’t rush me out, encouraging me to stay, digest a little etc. I thought this was a nice touch. I even grabbed a mini cannoli and mini éclair for the road. This place does all kinds of coffee and espresso drinks, as well as paninis, alongside their endless pastry options. Rocco’s is literally the perfect dessert spot.</span></span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: &quot;times&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">&nbsp;</span></span><!--EndFragment--> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zXw17ksQsr8/V5RCG-xvzNI/AAAAAAAAAac/hwWFFzhcViU06yKOYSirdxOja7nUqKGNgCK4B/s1600/roccos_displaycase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zXw17ksQsr8/V5RCG-xvzNI/AAAAAAAAAac/hwWFFzhcViU06yKOYSirdxOja7nUqKGNgCK4B/s400/roccos_displaycase.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: &quot;times&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><br />Review by Dave James, who currently lives in Cambridge, MA not practicing his clarinet.<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/08/fgfb-recommended-new-york-city-hot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dave James)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-8341679183403584562Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:30:00 +00002016-08-11T07:30:48.247-07:00chipchocochocolatecookiesjoshkeylimenabiscoOreopieHold onto your butts! OREO is back with Key Lime Pie & Choco Chip flavors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lvujwh07QvI/V6wKBPksGPI/AAAAAAAAE5k/BloGrspNNzUvwZT4Xqs1nRwy1o51wEd6wCLcB/s1600/IMG_9919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/WclAmE6lD3KRW.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://i.giphy.com/WclAmE6lD3KRW.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />Oreo please! Just RELAX! It's too much! These days it seems like there's a new flavor of Oreo out every few weeks. And with word on the wind of the fabled Swedish Fish Oreos, Fat Guy Food Bloggers around the globe are simultaneously begging you to stop, whilst pleading for more. So as we pump the breaks, and bring you this Jurassic sized 2 cookie review, (just kidding, my reviews are picture heavy and sparse with any real content) sit back, relax, breathe, and let my mouth do the tasting for you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lvujwh07QvI/V6wKBPksGPI/AAAAAAAAE5o/7Vhp3fUPPiIQ2Kd5V8amyCSwvTs-VYg5QCEw/s1600/IMG_9919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lvujwh07QvI/V6wKBPksGPI/AAAAAAAAE5o/7Vhp3fUPPiIQ2Kd5V8amyCSwvTs-VYg5QCEw/s400/IMG_9919.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />As the blog title suggests, I'm about to review Key Lime Pie Oreo, and the little less grammatically pleasing, Choco Chip Oreo. Let's sit down and get what you think would be the lesser of the two out of the way, Key Lime Pie.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jPKb6sWoK0k/V6wMnl76ouI/AAAAAAAAE5w/ah4HAjHKodcTlJtqJbUZSskeW6v6z52kwCLcB/s1600/IMG_9921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jPKb6sWoK0k/V6wMnl76ouI/AAAAAAAAE5w/ah4HAjHKodcTlJtqJbUZSskeW6v6z52kwCLcB/s640/IMG_9921.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f8fpW7hoA9c/V6wMn8G_ycI/AAAAAAAAE50/Cay05HNyVEojKayLQUNyBZIS8fMciY44wCLcB/s1600/IMG_9925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f8fpW7hoA9c/V6wMn8G_ycI/AAAAAAAAE50/Cay05HNyVEojKayLQUNyBZIS8fMciY44wCLcB/s640/IMG_9925.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Peeling back the top of this cookie bag, the room flooded with that sweet, limey thickness that can only really be described as... Key Lime Pie. I'm convinced Oreo should team up with Bath &amp; Body Works, get their lead scent designers together to infuse Oreo scented body washes/scrubs/lotions/candles/whateverthefuck, and become the worlds most profitable company.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zw49sfvDkkA/V6wOShMQkTI/AAAAAAAAE6E/ZpZEGYu4nFsJ_FnAbvnXvHSD0bLUQNW8QCLcB/s1600/IMG_9927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zw49sfvDkkA/V6wOShMQkTI/AAAAAAAAE6E/ZpZEGYu4nFsJ_FnAbvnXvHSD0bLUQNW8QCLcB/s640/IMG_9927.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QoZdJeeIaAI/V6wOSVwrLQI/AAAAAAAAE6A/fvnSaH6WE5wCGNUno1OmLaGJW9pZ9ixSQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QoZdJeeIaAI/V6wOSVwrLQI/AAAAAAAAE6A/fvnSaH6WE5wCGNUno1OmLaGJW9pZ9ixSQCLcB/s640/IMG_9928.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />I'm enjoying this graham cracker cookie base they have here, it has a warmth to it that feels familiar, and then when the lime and....key?....come together, it delivers a slight tartness to the back of your mouth, and smooth creamy graham in the front. Overall pretty enjoyable, and a cookie that could easily become someones favorite. Mine?<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/KbYWIg9NAtDVu.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://i.giphy.com/KbYWIg9NAtDVu.gif" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'll have to keep reading. </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Up next: Choco Chip Oreos. This should be a no-brainer. Chocolate Chip Oreos? Of course they're going to be absolutely stellar.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2EQOCXXx6Pw/V6wQartEeHI/AAAAAAAAE6U/v1gS3SBmfNE59t4FLqEjyPFwd1-uHUqNgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2EQOCXXx6Pw/V6wQartEeHI/AAAAAAAAE6U/v1gS3SBmfNE59t4FLqEjyPFwd1-uHUqNgCLcB/s640/IMG_9920.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wjW6aft3z8Y/V6wQafu1FJI/AAAAAAAAE6Q/0gpIRYaNSGMlRBbUOy38gCdtVvGN6BxpgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wjW6aft3z8Y/V6wQafu1FJI/AAAAAAAAE6Q/0gpIRYaNSGMlRBbUOy38gCdtVvGN6BxpgCLcB/s640/IMG_9922.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />The smell that exploded out of this package wasn't as identifiable as the KLP's. Right away it led me to believe there might be some oddness to what these cookies might taste like.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ASdVIZHmtjQ/V6wRCXNWMgI/AAAAAAAAE6c/TjQ6Jwm0XswIpcdShf-RktugB322ASZDQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ASdVIZHmtjQ/V6wRCXNWMgI/AAAAAAAAE6c/TjQ6Jwm0XswIpcdShf-RktugB322ASZDQCLcB/s640/IMG_9932.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7-9wUOimbQ/V6wRCOcHljI/AAAAAAAAE6Y/8Yq3k8AxKO8Xd1qdch7OBCbwXTaHt5dbQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7-9wUOimbQ/V6wRCOcHljI/AAAAAAAAE6Y/8Yq3k8AxKO8Xd1qdch7OBCbwXTaHt5dbQCLcB/s640/IMG_9934.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />At first taste, I was unimpressed with these. And after much deliberation, the shop and I decided it tasted odd, not by so much of it's own design, but by the fact we had just eaten the Key Lime Pie Oreos, and with that flavor still overwhelming the taste buds, it threw off how these actually tasted. Cookie misdirection.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/q4kkr773F9LO0.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://i.giphy.com/q4kkr773F9LO0.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />So with a fresh mouth, I revisited these guys, and came to the conclusion that these really shouldn't be named Choco Chip Oreo, but maybe Cookie Dough. They had that creaminess that you'd expect, but when all the elements of the cookie were together, it tasted a lot like premade chocolate chip cookie dough out of the tube, instead of a full blown cookie. It wasn't bad, but I think the hype machine that was my brain, made me think these cookies were going to be much different.<br /><br />In the end, I think both of these had their charms. Key Lime Pie, much like Jeff Goldblum, ended up outperforming the other actor on stage, and forced me to change my ideas of what my cookie expectations in the future might be. While not bad, Choco Cookie Oreos ended up not giving a performance of note, and just kind of act as a placeholder until the cookie guys can figure out just how to bioengineer them properly.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I give Key Lime Pie Oreo a B+</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>and Choco Chip Oreo a C.&nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://i.giphy.com/cP55v5tM8ZpKw.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://i.giphy.com/cP55v5tM8ZpKw.gif" width="320" /></a></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Review by Josh<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/08/hold-onto-your-butts-oreo-is-back-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-4851693483078758540Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:14:00 +00002016-08-05T09:14:03.700-07:00Dunkin' Donuts Summer Update: Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich and Sweet Citrus Donuts!<span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Summer! It's that very special time of the year when our climate most closely resembles that of Hell. </span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">In Boston, [at the time of this writing] temps have been consistently in the mid-90s with 50-75% humidity. Some people don't mind it, personally, I can't stand it. I've lived in New England my whole life so I'll take Hoth over Tatooine any day. The constant swelter makes me uncomfortable, irritable, and constantly drained. (People from other parts of the US are probably thinking "Hey, that's how New Englanders always are!")</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wPzq0pIy7PE/V5qOcAR1kTI/AAAAAAAAHJ4/S7BTrZ7tmvIdRzZwlchRQp58rHpTi1boQCLcB/s1600/shutup.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wPzq0pIy7PE/V5qOcAR1kTI/AAAAAAAAHJ4/S7BTrZ7tmvIdRzZwlchRQp58rHpTi1boQCLcB/s320/shutup.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">&nbsp;Everybody's all sweaty, the beach is overcrowded, and any time-off from work approaches like the event horizon of a black hole. And frustratingly, at times, the heat can even make some of my favorite foods like burgers and pizza seem heavy or repulsive. That's a legit problem for a guy who writes for a blog that's mostly about junk food.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Km_lxfhwlLk/V5qOj14TT6I/AAAAAAAAHJ8/50I8_Cjo2pY-O-Ar7k2-gpgdVMgh_ppnQCLcB/s1600/reasons%2Bto%2Blive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Km_lxfhwlLk/V5qOj14TT6I/AAAAAAAAHJ8/50I8_Cjo2pY-O-Ar7k2-gpgdVMgh_ppnQCLcB/s640/reasons%2Bto%2Blive.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Well thank heavens the pride and joy of Massachusetts, <b>Dunkin' Donuts</b>, has a pretty good idea of what I'm going through. They've freshened up their menu with some summer snacks for people like me, so that we don't have to skip breakfast with our morning iced coffee.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Here's what they came up with!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>KEY LIME SQUARE DONUT</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">A&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">square plain donut with a lime jelly-like filling and topped with icing and graham cracker crumbles- sounds pretty good to me!</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bo-oDYRzn60/V5q1AGruJ0I/AAAAAAAAHLM/SS39yggF3_YGLlvOgKeh8YbEbVbJC8eawCEw/s1600/1donut_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bo-oDYRzn60/V5q1AGruJ0I/AAAAAAAAHLM/SS39yggF3_YGLlvOgKeh8YbEbVbJC8eawCEw/s640/1donut_1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">It's super sweet with mild tartness from the filling, which is a ringer for what you'd expect in a key lime pie. The crumble tastes like coffee cake, adding notes of cinnamon into the mix.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vRgxmYP9O8M/V5q1AQf69LI/AAAAAAAAHLM/s8iHkA6A6z8cPHYipuOgdpD0NBDXh6j_QCEw/s1600/1donut_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vRgxmYP9O8M/V5q1AQf69LI/AAAAAAAAHLM/s8iHkA6A6z8cPHYipuOgdpD0NBDXh6j_QCEw/s640/1donut_3.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Not bad at all! Certainly a preferable alternative to, say, a Boston Creme on a hot day. It's probably just me, but the key lime filling gave me a real hankering for a margarita or six.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>LEMON CROISSANT DONUT</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">I was excited about trying this one because I'm a big fan of Dunks' Glazed Croissant Donut. If you haven't had one before, it's mostly the textural differences that make it different from the regular glazed, but it delivers. One of my bucket list items is to take two and use them as cheeseburger buns. Yeah, I should probably keep that one towards the bottom of the list.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_qKiDVHso-0/V5q1X1-fnnI/AAAAAAAAHLQ/TIL3ZfmkUNkw9faZa3SUITIdFC5W-8CgQCEw/s1600/2donut_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_qKiDVHso-0/V5q1X1-fnnI/AAAAAAAAHLQ/TIL3ZfmkUNkw9faZa3SUITIdFC5W-8CgQCEw/s640/2donut_1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Huh. The graham cracker crumble is crashing this party, too. Graham cracker crumble, aren't you having your own party next door? What are you doing here?&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3YiUracF3k/V5q1aS62xEI/AAAAAAAAHLQ/Onbswz_Y3vknwq-Gpx3vPGd_OlGNAkYugCEw/s1600/2donut_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3YiUracF3k/V5q1aS62xEI/AAAAAAAAHLQ/Onbswz_Y3vknwq-Gpx3vPGd_OlGNAkYugCEw/s640/2donut_2.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this looks like a school picture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">A few bites leave this question unanswered. These cinnamon notes are kind of just hanging around, getting in the way of the excellent taste of the croissant donut and dulling the lemon flavor. On top of that, it makes the two flavors too similar. A shame.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>LEMON POPPYSEED MUFFIN</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;times new roman&quot;;"></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Wow, I can't even remember the last time I had a muffin. On their own, they're just crumbly lumps of bread with sugar and little pieces of fruit added- like the Great Depression equivalent of a cupcake. Truly, the most bland and easily passed over offering in all of breakfastdom.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mvhHw__Yb5E/V5q0G8NdzqI/AAAAAAAAHKk/XASzB_4ZutE9PCLtPsahDIG5t0HhPPv-wCLcB/s1600/muff_whole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mvhHw__Yb5E/V5q0G8NdzqI/AAAAAAAAHKk/XASzB_4ZutE9PCLtPsahDIG5t0HhPPv-wCLcB/s640/muff_whole.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">The Lemon Poppyseed Muffin doesn't rock the boat, but it's really not bad either. Soft, even crumb, and well-balanced flavors. It fulfills it purpose as a light summer breakfast option, and that's pretty much all I can say about it.&nbsp;</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><b>MAPLE SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SANDWICH</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Wait, whaaat? Since when is maple a summer flavor? Don't mess with me, DD, this is definitely a fall flavor.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5C2SN6Dw3qI/V5q3SkynnQI/AAAAAAAAHLk/5Jw3rc7dvTIWrij77tpjVxuBpHevbG1JgCEw/s1600/saus1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5C2SN6Dw3qI/V5q3SkynnQI/AAAAAAAAHLk/5Jw3rc7dvTIWrij77tpjVxuBpHevbG1JgCEw/s640/saus1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Well, it doesn't matter because this sandwich was easily the best of all these offerings and I'd gladly have it any time of the year.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5KkR0eSpB00/V5q3lcehGXI/AAAAAAAAHLk/ScKDfETIN-cNX4u-iKc8MUln5DPimS70gCEw/s1600/saus3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5KkR0eSpB00/V5q3lcehGXI/AAAAAAAAHLk/ScKDfETIN-cNX4u-iKc8MUln5DPimS70gCEw/s640/saus3.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">I ordered mine on toast, which is a nod to my usual go-to at Dunks, the legendary Big N' Toasted. The maple flavor of the sausage tasted a bit artificial, and the sweetness lingered a little long, but those are nitpicky details. It's a delicious sandwich.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">So to wrap it up, here's the report card.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">LEMON POPPYSEED MUFFIN: <b>B.</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">KEY LIME SQUARE: <b>B.</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">LEMON CROISSANT DONUT: <b>D.</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">MAPLE SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SANDWICH: <b>A!</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">If any of these sound like they might tickle your fancy, I wouldn't wait around to try them. I was at the grocery store last week and they were putting Halloween candy on the shelves. In the business world, fall is just around the corner and soon it'll be pumpkin spice every-damn-thing-everywhere. You won't be able to take a shit without it smelling like pumpkin spice! So get all your summer treats while you can. And try to stay cool ;)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Review by <b>sl33zy</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAy539hn6V0/V5q1fVBMTII/AAAAAAAAHLQ/DLdII525Q_oFDA6XEToDLxyoTVFe0eFagCEw/s1600/muffin_man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAy539hn6V0/V5q1fVBMTII/AAAAAAAAHLQ/DLdII525Q_oFDA6XEToDLxyoTVFe0eFagCEw/s640/muffin_man.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Yo! 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No one. It’s 2016: no one calls anyone, anymore. But I DID order the new “Ghostbusters” themed pizza from Papa John’s online. No human interaction, and within 30-40 mins it was at my door.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lu0fpq8bC8c/V5QnBW_2_UI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/a5Bcxr0Csq4NuZewHJoiHc4NLlqsb7aEgCK4B/s1600/Davebuster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lu0fpq8bC8c/V5QnBW_2_UI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/a5Bcxr0Csq4NuZewHJoiHc4NLlqsb7aEgCK4B/s640/Davebuster.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I’ve been bustin’ ghosts since the 80s, the proof is there. The original Ghostbuster’s movies and cartoon were an important part of my childhood. And I’m excited to see this new one with the <i>LADIES</i>. I guess I’m a little more open-minded than some. But, this pizza made me feel like a SUCKER. There’s nothing Ghostbustery about it. And I pride myself on being one of those free-thinking, not-a-slave-to-marketing types. The box was just a pizza box, not green like ectoplasm, no sweet pictures of them busting a ghost and cramming it into “the trap.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Nothing. I was immediately disappointed on delivery, simply because this gimmick was just a way to push crappy pizza on people. And Papa Johns isn’t the only side-piece this new Ghostbusters movie has, car insurance commercials, drink commercials, it doesn’t end. Besides, Ghostbuster’s is set in New York City, hello?! A city that never stops talking about how allegedly good it’s pizza is (that’s a rant for another time), nobody is ordering Papa Johns with a pizza shop on every corner. It’s like hearing a Queen song in a car commercial… I died a little bit inside when I got this pizza.&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">THE ONLY THING REMOTELY MENTIONING GHOSTBUSTERS ON THIS PIZZA BOX WAS THE TEAR OFF COUPON FLYER WITH A PICTURE OF SLIMER POINTING TO A PICTURE OF THE PIZZA I’D ALREADY ORDERED.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qq4hMudV_AU/V5QncLxp4KI/AAAAAAAAAXY/RoeEXH31QvgNejxC8YtY7KHcLegn4JmLQCK4B/s1600/SlimerAd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qq4hMudV_AU/V5QncLxp4KI/AAAAAAAAAXY/RoeEXH31QvgNejxC8YtY7KHcLegn4JmLQCK4B/s400/SlimerAd.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Now, for the sake of fairness, I have to admit something before writing the rest of this. I don’t even like Papa Johns. I live in Boston, where there are <i>also</i> pizza shops on every corner, and I always opt for mom’n’pop. One of the main reasons for this is that you always spend more on these “fast food pizzas” than you do at a locally owned pizzeria. It’s baffling. This “Ghostbusters” Dual Layer XL Pepperoni pizza is advertised at $12 bucks. Yet somehow, pairing that with a 20oz soda, it comes to $25. If I wanted to spend that much on pizza, I could get top 3 of all-time level pizza. And I’m not picking on Papa Johns here, all those places are exactly the same, Dominos especially. Have you ever ordered from Dominos and not had it be $30? Personally, IF I’m in a spot and need to go with a chain pizza, I’ll go with Pizza Hut or Papa Gino’s… for some reason, they’re just better in their own ways. Now since I’m already a bit biased going in to this, I will list the pros and cons as they pertain to me, and I will let people think for themselves<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>(ooh scary).<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Pros:</b> Though I wouldn’t order it again, I’ve had worse pizza. Aesthetically it looked decent. And I did enjoy the top layer of pepperonis, which are the larger superball sized ones. I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to pizza, though I enjoy the odd eclectic or adventurous topping, my go-to will always be pepperoni, and I like when places use the big ones. It was cooked well, and delivered in a timely manner.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IIdJaGFrWTo/V5QoDoOQZcI/AAAAAAAAAXk/zz3_YzmjsOcM9qtwQHF8sze5S4nCBNfNQCK4B/s1600/Slices.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IIdJaGFrWTo/V5QoDoOQZcI/AAAAAAAAAXk/zz3_YzmjsOcM9qtwQHF8sze5S4nCBNfNQCK4B/s400/Slices.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Cons:</b> One of my biggest criticisms for pizza chains (Dominos, Papa Johns, Little Ceasars) is their ingredients. It just tastes so bad for you, like chemically. The crust tastes like (and has a hint of a taste of) paper. Even if it’s doughy inside, the outside is a total bummer. The sauce is somehow a combination of bland, sweet, and acidic. It also never tastes fresh, it tastes frozen. Every bite was a disappointing, heartburn inducing, journey of regret. Also the size of it! HOW DARE they call this an “XL” pizza. I seriously wish I’d measured it. I’m 99% sure it’s smaller than a LARGE at Pizza Hut, and if not, it’s certainly no bigger. And at any self-respecting pizza place, it would be a medium. 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roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The biggest disappointment here: the missed opportunity. This is a HUGE nostalgia piece. Where are the collectable glass cups with ghosts and ‘busters on them? Where is the fancy boxes that look like they’ve been slimed? Or all colorful and lazery? WHERE IS THE DAMN PESTO PEPPERONI PIZZA? SOMETHING?! All this pizza did was remind me that things were better when I was 8 years old, and it’s all been downhill from there. Thanks Papa Johns… you just crossed the streams.</span><!--EndFragment--> </span><br /><br /><br />Review by Dave James, who currently resides in Cambridge, MA and tames wild horses in his spare time.<br /><br /><br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/papa-johns-xl-dual-layer-pepperoni-pizza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dave James)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-1079719242845133033Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:14:00 +00002016-07-27T17:14:38.799-07:00baconbiscuitsMaplerichSeattleMORSEL & Bean in Seattle! The biscuit kings of the Pacific North West!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I prepare to depart Seattle I decided that I needed to do a review of my absolute favorite place to eat in here. I decided that the criteria to base this on was the place that I've gone to the most and never gotten sick of it once. Well, that place is easily Morsel &amp; Bean in Ballard. They do biscuits, you see. Before I visited them that first time, I didn't really care one way or another about biscuits. But during my daily walks I passed the place and always saw it full of people so naturally I was interested. One day I decided to stroll through the door and my life was never the same.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMK4rzZor08/V5g9I5jxpPI/AAAAAAAAE5M/KSSBZ0y5rH4KW1nvN0Ki6-s1v24jOWixQCLcB/s1600/Morsel7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMK4rzZor08/V5g9I5jxpPI/AAAAAAAAE5M/KSSBZ0y5rH4KW1nvN0Ki6-s1v24jOWixQCLcB/s400/Morsel7.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Morsel makes their own biscuits, biscuit sandwiches, and excellent coffee drinks. On average they will have their classic Buttermilk, Cheddar Chive and then usually a special flavor. I'm here to tell you this, it doesn't matter what you get, every single thing they offer is fantastic.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1u4jgbAFSiU/V5g9G7EMC_I/AAAAAAAAE4w/NvQuwkOXoxcxnVktCRtbm3EFw6Fzv8t-ACEw/s1600/Morsel1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1u4jgbAFSiU/V5g9G7EMC_I/AAAAAAAAE4w/NvQuwkOXoxcxnVktCRtbm3EFw6Fzv8t-ACEw/s400/Morsel1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remember Mike? He visited me in Seattle and I brought him to Morsel!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm going to tell you about a few of their offerings, but let's start with my absolute favorite. The "Fast Break." Bacon, egg, cheddar, and roasted tomato jam on the biscuit of your choice. I got it on a cheddar chive in this picture here. The biscuit itself is hearty and dense, yet also fluffy and flaky at times. Generous portion of egg and bacon, and then tomato jam. But if you're looking at this one, wondering why that tomato jam looks a little weird, it's because it's not tomato jam at all. It's bacon jam. Listen, if you don't know about bacon jam, at this point, you need to go spend a few minutes on Google educating yourself. Bacon jam comes in many different styles, I honestly have never had two that were the same, but I have liked them all. That being said, Morsel makes the best bacon jam I have ever tasted, hands down.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LY1qNnSx75s/V5g9HSx3LzI/AAAAAAAAE40/hu6cp5sWzKYjG88qA5btzsQTXvI0sqAQACEw/s1600/Morsel2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LY1qNnSx75s/V5g9HSx3LzI/AAAAAAAAE40/hu6cp5sWzKYjG88qA5btzsQTXvI0sqAQACEw/s400/Morsel2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't tell you what's in it besides bacon, but i can tell you it's delicious, sweet and has a nice spicy bite to it. Not only do I get it every time I visit Morsel, but most times I even get an extra side of Bacon jam to use later in the week. So believe me, while the tomato jam is good on the Fast Break, bacon jam takes it to the next level.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QBYEDyNYgl0/V5g9H-_eSBI/AAAAAAAAE48/0MXNjulQPI4ivQ-05TROtQBT4Mxz8xIeQCEw/s1600/Morsel4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QBYEDyNYgl0/V5g9H-_eSBI/AAAAAAAAE48/0MXNjulQPI4ivQ-05TROtQBT4Mxz8xIeQCEw/s400/Morsel4.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now if you're in the biscuit game already and bacon jam alone doesn't get you where you need to be, might I suggest adding some of their maple butter to the Fast Break in addition to the bacon jam. Gives it that burst of sweet maple flavor before the burn creeps in. Seriously, this is just about one of the most delicious things you will ever eat on planet Earth.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1I14zvNd82s/V5g9Io3FUVI/AAAAAAAAE5E/xNfa8KuR_vod9sEcFXPY2kD0JaESzQObwCEw/s1600/Morsel6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1I14zvNd82s/V5g9Io3FUVI/AAAAAAAAE5E/xNfa8KuR_vod9sEcFXPY2kD0JaESzQObwCEw/s400/Morsel6.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not sure the usual breakfast sandwich is quite what you're looking for? Perhaps try the Cheesy Biscuit. It's an open face biscuit topped with roasted garlic butter, Beechers Cheese Curds, and roasted tomato jam. Again, this is one amazing sandwich, but folks, when you're going head to head, bacon vs tomato, bacon is going to take it ten out of ten times. This sandwich is buttery garlic goodness. The melty cheese curds are creamy and burst with flavor. Pro tip, you can add crumbled bacon to this one if you're looking to roll like the FGFB crew. If a sandwich doesn't have Bacon squared, you probably aren't doing it right.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6URAVeqUhRI/V5g9I4E5xRI/AAAAAAAAE5c/dM56T6onfyIJQr1-gKGkN45dGa9qfweqgCEw/s1600/Morsel8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6URAVeqUhRI/V5g9I4E5xRI/AAAAAAAAE5c/dM56T6onfyIJQr1-gKGkN45dGa9qfweqgCEw/s400/Morsel8.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />But listen, I know there are some weird mutant freaks out there in the world who don't like bacon. It's a big crazy world and we're all different. For those of you, if you're looking to try something different on your Cheesy Biscuit, I suggest Morsels own Apple Butter. It's a sweet and savory treat that tastes like something way to fancy for me to be eating while watching Rick and Morty in my underwear on a Saturday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uh5txLc6tnY/V5g9G2x6SOI/AAAAAAAAE5c/Co7Orpgg--YPSLVfKGBQq8OqQ8ccZnhMQCEw/s1600/Morsel11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uh5txLc6tnY/V5g9G2x6SOI/AAAAAAAAE5c/Co7Orpgg--YPSLVfKGBQq8OqQ8ccZnhMQCEw/s400/Morsel11.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>While we're talking Apple Butter, one of the dudes at Morsel also introIduced me to putting it into lemonade. When he first suggested it, I recoiled as if he had suggested pouring battery acid into it. Which, a moment later made no sense whatsoever. He assured me it was incredible so I tried it and let me tell you, it's a summer drink you never thought of, but should have. The cinnamon &amp; sugar in the apple butter makes for a nice swirl and the apple pulp you suck up through your straw gives the lemonade a whole new life.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vm6g3UIhi1A/V5g9G1rE_sI/AAAAAAAAE5c/izfjPbknsBAQcwqUrAUq1ehWhWhm8tBXwCEw/s1600/Morsel10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vm6g3UIhi1A/V5g9G1rE_sI/AAAAAAAAE5c/izfjPbknsBAQcwqUrAUq1ehWhWhm8tBXwCEw/s400/Morsel10.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Looking for something a little more tart? Give their Strawberry Balsamic Jam a try. I would usually get a Fast Break and then also get another biscuit with a side of this stuff. It's incredibly flavorful, in fact, most times if I don't use it all on the biscuit, I will just eat the rest. Big chunks of strawberries too. The "fixins" also include classics like Honey Butter, Chocolate Hazelnut Butter, and Herbed Goat cheese. But if you want to know my runner up behind the bacon jam, it's something I never knew existed before I hit up Morsel. FIG HONEY. It's just honey with fig chunks in it. It has also joined the ranks of one that I get an extra side of to use later in the week. Give it a try for sure!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7_ADyKYdpOE/V5g9IN7rP8I/AAAAAAAAE5c/HTw2DjsJKeg0-n1rtc-25ypjzwXcf5SPgCEw/s1600/Morsel5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7_ADyKYdpOE/V5g9IN7rP8I/AAAAAAAAE5c/HTw2DjsJKeg0-n1rtc-25ypjzwXcf5SPgCEw/s400/Morsel5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />They whip up all manner of fancy coffee drinks, hot chocolate, and Chai Lattes. As well as cold brew coffee, juices and much more. But you know what else they have? An awesome staff. The crew in their Ballard location are always friendly and incredibly nice. Even on a Saturday morning when the line is thirty people long, out the door and down the sidewalk. As someone who came to this city not knowing anyone, I found it really refreshing how friendly they were, because it's not always that way out here! The mood in the place is always upbeat and fast paced, but they never shy away from great customer service.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5tDJ5yxpHsI/V5g9JjEcdWI/AAAAAAAAE5c/kcDvEgCQ-jMle95CSVZ2eUmpXXXr-OScACEw/s1600/Morsel9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5tDJ5yxpHsI/V5g9JjEcdWI/AAAAAAAAE5c/kcDvEgCQ-jMle95CSVZ2eUmpXXXr-OScACEw/s400/Morsel9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you want one last indication of how much I loved this place, I hate waiting in lines and nine times out of ten if there was a line of thirty people before me, just about anywhere, I would bail on it and leave. I've waited in the line at Morsel on a Saturday morning when I thought I was going to beat the lines and go early. Guess what? Other people were way more dedicated to that plan. But I waited. Not just once, I waited in a line like that multiple times and didn't even worry about it once. And I'd do it again. It's that damn good.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm giving Morsel an A+. Before them, I never knew that biscuits could be more than those powdery fake butter tasting ones that KFC deals out. It was always fun to try their flavor of the day, but even on the days when I went late and they didn't have any of those left, I was never disappointed, because the buttermilk are that damn good. Greatest Bacon Jam on Earth, and awesome staff, this place has it all. If you live in Seattle and haven't been, make the trip. If you visit Seattle and you're snapping selfies by the Fremont Troll, take a quick detour to Morsel. If you've never thought of visiting Seattle, well...Morsel is reason alone. I think that just about gets my point across. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more info on Morsel &amp; Bean, check out their website!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.morselseattle.com/">http://www.morselseattle.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Review by Rich Brunelle, who has written his last food review in Seattle for the time being. But that doesn't mean he doesn't still have a few Seattle reviews to send out when he gets back to the East Coast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Want to get in touch with your favorite food bloggers? Let us know about a new restaurant or food challenge? Want to give us a heads up about a new flavor of Oreos? Would you like to sponsor a post? Here's how you can reach us:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">EMAIL: <a href="mailto:Fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">Fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">TWITTER: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">www.twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">FACEBOOK: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/fatguyfoodblog">www.facebook.com/fatguyfoodblog</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog" target="_blank">@fatguyfoodblog</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/morsel-bean-in-seattle-biscuit-kings-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-8489732428443285971Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:14:00 +00002016-07-19T12:14:59.031-07:00burgerfast foodfriesjack in the boxmunchie mealsrirachatacosJack in the Box: Sriracha Curly Fry Burger Munchie Meal with a side of Panko Onion rings! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If there's one thing Jack in the Box knows about, it's that sometimes, late at night, people find one reason or another to need to chow down on junk food. &nbsp;Sometimes it's due to late night cravings after following a strict diet for weeks. Other times it's because you're on the way back from a night of partying and need a belly full of fried to soak up all that beer. Or, you just plain have the munchies, and in this wonderful state of Washington where some things are more legal than in other places, that can happen quite often.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k0qg-JHzVFI/U2f6M_oU3QI/AAAAAAACSX8/u5jzkVkKdng/s1600/neighbors+2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k0qg-JHzVFI/U2f6M_oU3QI/AAAAAAACSX8/u5jzkVkKdng/s1600/neighbors+2.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not to mention this is Microsoft ground zero, and gamers need late night junk food more than possibly anyone on the planet. What other fuel can carry them into that 14th hour straight of Rocket League?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Very often in these times, the people searching for this food have a hard time making up their minds, so Jack in the Box made it easy for them. Munchie Meals. One box, loaded with everything you could possibly need to put that late night hunger beast at bay. Today we check out the Jack in the Box Sriracha Curly Fry Burger Munchie Meal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V6ZLb_xG6NI/V4wb6-CRI5I/AAAAAAAAE3w/uSlBUFe7iFEtsgk_VZ_Abwtqi7IlgX0UwCLcB/s1600/JMM1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V6ZLb_xG6NI/V4wb6-CRI5I/AAAAAAAAE3w/uSlBUFe7iFEtsgk_VZ_Abwtqi7IlgX0UwCLcB/s400/JMM1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />So I hit up a local Jack in the Box, rolled up to their drive through window and ordered this box of insanity, but then I spied those Panko Onion rings I have heard so much about, so I got an order of those too. All in a days work. But what exactly is in this Late Night Munchie Meal?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HdH2wAUNRF0/V4wb62BzmXI/AAAAAAAAE3o/pU12iPIkwjUv0kNjZm_6M9y1ggAu56F7wCLcB/s1600/JMM2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HdH2wAUNRF0/V4wb62BzmXI/AAAAAAAAE3o/pU12iPIkwjUv0kNjZm_6M9y1ggAu56F7wCLcB/s400/JMM2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />First up, you get your fountain drink. It's from one of those fancy new machines where you can add flavors to every kind of soda pop you can think of. I'll never complain about those machines because they are a fat mans vision of the future. I can pop some vanilla in root beer and make it instantly better? Or some strawberry flavor in my Sprite? DONE DEAL. Then, you also get two tacos.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TpsMjxD614g/V4wb7iDrqXI/AAAAAAAAE30/HowMfXjgVgwEgTbc7ax6B9gUTuidsYyfQCLcB/s1600/JMM3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TpsMjxD614g/V4wb7iDrqXI/AAAAAAAAE30/HowMfXjgVgwEgTbc7ax6B9gUTuidsYyfQCLcB/s400/JMM3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I'm going to be honest with you. When I unwrapped this taco I tried to tell myself that there might be some way that it's at least passable. That a taco made at Jack in the Box might somehow at least be halfway decent. It's not. They are so bad on every level. I strolled into this wanting to give a glowing review but the first thing I take out is just...bad. The shell is like a soggy wad of cardboard that someone threw some strange meat, a few strips of lettuce and a third of a bottle of hot sauce into.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A2OuBvxuEMU/V4wb744kqOI/AAAAAAAAE38/8H4QSaFxP7IhRLYDBWU1A4zFAgdbeVGogCLcB/s1600/JMM4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A2OuBvxuEMU/V4wb744kqOI/AAAAAAAAE38/8H4QSaFxP7IhRLYDBWU1A4zFAgdbeVGogCLcB/s400/JMM4.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />I finished this first one. It was my duty as a food blogger. However, I will let you know, one bite into the second one it met it's untimely end by plunging into the trash can But then I helped myself to a few curly fries, which were actually really good despite being thrown into this box without any sort of packaging at all. There are regular fries mixed in there too and they were also great. Cooked just right. They refer to this mix-up as "Halfsie Fries." I approve because I do often find myself having a hard time deciding between the two.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u7y5qSm1lRk/V4wb76y-1pI/AAAAAAAAE34/K7Sum7OU8qMrYDleuxPg6KMaHlTgnKJKwCLcB/s1600/JMM5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u7y5qSm1lRk/V4wb76y-1pI/AAAAAAAAE34/K7Sum7OU8qMrYDleuxPg6KMaHlTgnKJKwCLcB/s400/JMM5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Then there's the main event. The Sriracha Curly Fry Burger. A cheeseburger topped with curly fries and a creamy Sriracha sauce. The picture of it on the display promoting it made it look like it was no less than eight inches thick, with at least as many fries pouring out of it as there are inside the box around it. Real life, it was a little different looking...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4TdR3TO1aOw/V4wb8Gv4dYI/AAAAAAAAE4A/qZNhyC8nITghFXqiPypDkFBHreTcqfkdQCLcB/s1600/JMM6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4TdR3TO1aOw/V4wb8Gv4dYI/AAAAAAAAE4A/qZNhyC8nITghFXqiPypDkFBHreTcqfkdQCLcB/s400/JMM6.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />The tacos brought me down. The fries brought me back up. One look at this sad little burger and I felt like the Munchie Meal may have failed me. But then I took a bite...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-esqLLQbWrqQ/V4wb8ff3NII/AAAAAAAAE4E/6U_1S0owKmA8UKvW55B5rA16E0CDYu8xQCLcB/s1600/JMM7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-esqLLQbWrqQ/V4wb8ff3NII/AAAAAAAAE4E/6U_1S0owKmA8UKvW55B5rA16E0CDYu8xQCLcB/s400/JMM7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />And I was reminded that I should never judge a book by it's cover. This burger was actually really tasty! The bun was really fresh and chewy and the fries on the burger were still hot and crispy. The cheese made a nice creamy layer between the Sriracha sauce and the fries, keeping them fresh for longer. Someone up there in Jack in the Box HQ was really thinking when they put this together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a54SRIGvtrA/V4wb8nv8iQI/AAAAAAAAE4I/4E3po1yqXLcvmo5rSl5ntG2w4JqW_XaIgCLcB/s1600/JMM8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a54SRIGvtrA/V4wb8nv8iQI/AAAAAAAAE4I/4E3po1yqXLcvmo5rSl5ntG2w4JqW_XaIgCLcB/s400/JMM8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The burger ended up being a good time. There were lots of flavors and textures coming together that I really enjoyed. Curly fries on a burger should become a normal thing. If I had to deal out one piece of advice to the folks at Jack in the Box, it would be to abandon the tacos completely. Not just in this Munchie Meal, but everywhere. Just stop it. They aren't good! Replace them with literally anything and this meal would instantly be better. Think about it? Two Tacos worth of chicken nuggets? How about just more fries? Maybe some sort of desert item? Anything. But. The. Tacos.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hP13GTNTYKQ/V4wb8_xv-_I/AAAAAAAAE4M/3vJE87wPwd0ZDd5pjFB307-NGZYG2d3cACLcB/s1600/JMM9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hP13GTNTYKQ/V4wb8_xv-_I/AAAAAAAAE4M/3vJE87wPwd0ZDd5pjFB307-NGZYG2d3cACLcB/s400/JMM9.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />But I also had to try these Panko Onion rings. We had a couple of readers write to us and ask us to give them a try so I was all about it. Especially when I realized that I could dip them into a Die Hard themed bbq sauce! The verdict? They are spectacular.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ac3frnidVGY/V4wb6_y6GwI/AAAAAAAAE3s/c7Tx814gS1YwXKgxPt8_QRzxksz58wlTQCLcB/s1600/JMM10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ac3frnidVGY/V4wb6_y6GwI/AAAAAAAAE3s/c7Tx814gS1YwXKgxPt8_QRzxksz58wlTQCLcB/s400/JMM10.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br />No lie. I was quite impressed with these! Panko breading is always so good and if you've ever had panko onion rings at restaurant, you realize that it's a flawless pairing, and Jack in the Box didn't cut any corners with these. Did I need them with the Munchie Meal? Probably not, but they definitely left me happy after the taco fiasco and left me wanting to go back and get more!<br /><br />In the end I would say the Munchie Meal is a great deal no matter what. For the price you get a ton of food. The Tacos might have been god awful, but the rest was fun, quick and solid. Lots of enjoyable flavors and textures that a mind looking for a "Munchie Meal" should find quite enjoyable. I give the Sriracha Curly Fry Burger Munchie Meal a B-.<br /><br />Panko Onion Rings get an A. So damn good. But be careful if you let them get cold and then decide not to chew them much, it's like swallowing a saw blade covered in broken glass.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lip_licker.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lip_licker.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />For more information on these and other Jack in the Box offerings, check out their website! &nbsp;<a href="https://www.jackinthebox.com/">https://www.jackinthebox.com/</a><br /><br />Review by Rich Brunelle, who currently lives in Seattle but only for a very, very short amount of time.<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/jack-in-box-sriracha-curly-fry-burger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-1590948329298252714Wed, 13 Jul 2016 02:30:00 +00002016-07-12T19:39:09.660-07:00Ben and Jerry'scaramelcoconutice creamjoshBen & Jerry's NEW Coconuts for Caramel COREI know Ben &amp; Jerry's.<br />You know Ben and/or Jerry.<br />We all know Ben &amp; Jerry's Ice Cream and how they've consistently found new and intriguing ways to sell us various flavored ice creams. I'm pumped to try this, as I'm sure we all are whenever we swipe a new delicious flavor out that ice cold freezer. So let's get to this, and see if this is worth you trading your hard earned, factory sweat soaked cash in for.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OMAEzh6N3QE/V4WccsPxiVI/AAAAAAAAE2g/uE2Gnz6Bjz8rpy25E9ODQxdxg3aD9q5uwCLcB/s1600/IMG_9795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OMAEzh6N3QE/V4WccsPxiVI/AAAAAAAAE2g/uE2Gnz6Bjz8rpy25E9ODQxdxg3aD9q5uwCLcB/s640/IMG_9795.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's a hell of a roll call! </td></tr></tbody></table>Caramel and Sweet Cream Coconut ice cream with fudge flakes and a caramel core. As soon as the plastic top holder thing started krinkling, I got a friend who was suddenly interested in what was in my hands.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EwaNyQWmhmg/V4Wda10ZGzI/AAAAAAAAE2o/JdddaWOnOfYXRFLLZ_CkwamNQKHlkhSVgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9796.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EwaNyQWmhmg/V4Wda10ZGzI/AAAAAAAAE2o/JdddaWOnOfYXRFLLZ_CkwamNQKHlkhSVgCLcB/s640/IMG_9796.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lEdykBtMkb4/V4WdbLKLMlI/AAAAAAAAE2s/_YG6i8eZlZozdttQPliR5ZU24H4NoniuQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lEdykBtMkb4/V4WdbLKLMlI/AAAAAAAAE2s/_YG6i8eZlZozdttQPliR5ZU24H4NoniuQCLcB/s640/IMG_9797.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Now with the top popped. We can see a giant glob of caramel. Remember this, this comes into play later. Jot it down in your official FatGuyFoodBlog Review Notepad™.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/3orieKnyrwJz8oylck.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://i.giphy.com/3orieKnyrwJz8oylck.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />I wasn't sure what I was expecting, maybe I didn't fully read the pint print, but I was perplexed by the two different kinds of ice cream inside the thing.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gd7P0tfQWBw/V4WgFzvi6II/AAAAAAAAE3A/eDrJvEQc1Os2TjBH4IDmzeIYS72UUKS9gCLcB/s1600/IMG_9804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gd7P0tfQWBw/V4WgFzvi6II/AAAAAAAAE3A/eDrJvEQc1Os2TjBH4IDmzeIYS72UUKS9gCLcB/s640/IMG_9804.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">digging under the first clump of caramel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XcRvyugIA9c/V4WgFYdRQyI/AAAAAAAAE28/vAqx3VcH-BYO1tI2NTn8jo6Xk1-G0xAjwCLcB/s1600/IMG_9805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XcRvyugIA9c/V4WgFYdRQyI/AAAAAAAAE28/vAqx3VcH-BYO1tI2NTn8jo6Xk1-G0xAjwCLcB/s640/IMG_9805.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">then my eyes got wider</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s2k0Xtp40Q8/V4WgE9Qc9cI/AAAAAAAAE24/UTtK2QTSSjQRsjcYfqytDcTQ2ePolpm8gCLcB/s1600/IMG_9806.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s2k0Xtp40Q8/V4WgE9Qc9cI/AAAAAAAAE24/UTtK2QTSSjQRsjcYfqytDcTQ2ePolpm8gCLcB/s640/IMG_9806.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and then shot out of my head, killing the neighbors doing yard work next door</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Fudge flakes in this thing were flat out huge chocolate chips within a THICK coconut shaving filled ice cream. The caramel ice cream portion was smooth, and not as caramel flavored as one would expect, but they more than make up for it with that well of caramel thickness right there in the middle.&nbsp; The coconut flavor and shavings were almost overwhelming if you didn't grab a scoop of caramel ice cream, and a healthy glob of caramel core. I often times sit down with a Ben &amp; Jerry's and cap it after a good one quarter is gone, but this one, this one I legit had a hard time putting down. And I know what you're thinking "Josh, you're a hard hitting action food blogger with millions of hits a month living off the teat of google royalty checks, you're probably just saying that." All those things are true, however, I found myself scarfing this down and actually being kind of worried. In my foggy haze, blasted off of Ben &amp; Jerry's, I found myself wondering, "is this what addiction feels like?" So I capped it after a good 3/4's before I ended up washing myself with a rag on a stick.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/Swktt2bqyCYYo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://i.giphy.com/Swktt2bqyCYYo.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VYWGXtF-2RE/V4Wha03sGII/AAAAAAAAE3I/BtE0U1JGP9c1ACC8D9D_x0AgsikzHJ7JgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VYWGXtF-2RE/V4Wha03sGII/AAAAAAAAE3I/BtE0U1JGP9c1ACC8D9D_x0AgsikzHJ7JgCLcB/s400/IMG_9807.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Hey remember that giant mass of caramel that basically filled the top of my pint like a good barista does with whipped cream on a latte? I also was trying to remember where it went, and it must have disappeared early, because part of my insane shoveling was due to me trying to find another caramel gold deposit.What was the promise of a giant, ever flowing spring of delicious caramel, ended up just being a weeping butthole of brown candy, which I was desperately digging at like I'd been locked up in prison for a decade.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dpi5W4HDhmY/V4WjaPJhFrI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/ljurcNdyhmI6rytQLmIAnZDNSGGxnAORwCLcB/s1600/IMG_9808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dpi5W4HDhmY/V4WjaPJhFrI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/ljurcNdyhmI6rytQLmIAnZDNSGGxnAORwCLcB/s320/IMG_9808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Other than, what was clearly a factory mistake, Ben &amp; Jerry's Coconuts for Caramel was fantastic and did exactly what it claimed it was going to do. Tease you with the promise of a good time, and you just go home with an under the pants handy. I'm not gonna complain, you rule, but, you know. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I give Ben &amp; Jerry's a <b>B</b>. Delicious by all rights,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">but gets overshadowed by what possibly cannot be overshadowed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Review by Josh! </div><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/ben-jerrys-new-coconuts-for-caramel-core.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-8323896331053312029Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:08:00 +00002016-07-08T11:54:15.911-07:00aiolibaconbonetownBostonburgerfoodFood Truckfried eggmuenstermunsterSl33zysrirachatruckvixenwhere the puns thoDADDY'S BONETOWN BURGERS FOOD TRUCK - BOSTON, MAWho doesn’t love a good old fashioned annual craft fair? It’s one of the only chances you get in life to stock up on homemade pot holders, amateur watercolor paintings, and jewelry made of rocks wrapped in sterling silver- all at the same time! Time to clear out your bank account! Then there’s always the fun game of trying to avoid eye contact with all the handmade clothing vendors peddling what looks like stitched together scraps of discount fabric from Joanne’s. So after you’ve walked the four or five aisles of homemade soap and windchimes, you may start to wonder why you didn’t just spend your Saturday morning at home watching cartoons instead of early Christmas shopping for your weird aunt. But then you smell something delicious and suddenly going to the local craft fair was the best decision you made all week.<br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-El2NlZubQTM/V3215V41GrI/AAAAAAAAGyY/fX1nqHFUIhQF1Gy2purFEIW8om7IjHUggCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160604_121327751_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-El2NlZubQTM/V3215V41GrI/AAAAAAAAGyY/fX1nqHFUIhQF1Gy2purFEIW8om7IjHUggCLcB/s400/IMG_20160604_121327751_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">not exactly what i was expecting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K9ReXJAWoyc/V322NVVOKsI/AAAAAAAAGyg/0vkwcLM4CqsZjbrsyW7tKoDzAmFo8_z9ACLcB/s1600/IMG_20160604_121746071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K9ReXJAWoyc/V322NVVOKsI/AAAAAAAAGyg/0vkwcLM4CqsZjbrsyW7tKoDzAmFo8_z9ACLcB/s640/IMG_20160604_121746071.jpg" width="360" /></a></span></div><br />My lack of regret came courtesy of Daddy's Bonetown Burgers food truck.There was a block of trucks lined up, so I decided to make my pick by looking at the size of the crowd out front and Bonetown won that contest by far. The line at this no-name craft fair had at least a 10 person queue but I knew it was my duty to wait. Well worth it. I mean, how could you go wrong with eating at a food truck with a sexy devil woman painted on the side? Already, I knew if it could be, they'd be the source of all my nutrition until my fiery, eternal end.<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span> <span style="background-color: black;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DfXiAwPDIOU/V322pLS5UZI/AAAAAAAAGyo/Gz3vKMzRUEUUUKZV9m_Q0sv7dRitVXx0QCKgB/s1600/IMG_20160604_121937794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DfXiAwPDIOU/V322pLS5UZI/AAAAAAAAGyo/Gz3vKMzRUEUUUKZV9m_Q0sv7dRitVXx0QCKgB/s400/IMG_20160604_121937794.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /> I picked what tickled my fancy, which at 11 AM was rightfully a burger with a fried egg on it. How else does one justify a burger for breakfast? Go ahead and slap a fried egg on a chocolate lava cake topped with pork rinds and onion rings and I'll scream out "COCKADOODLEDOOOOOOOOO!"<br /><br />My choice was the Die Munster (sic) Die- which is a burger with a soft fried egg, sriracha pickles, muenster cheese, and bacon aioli. If you didn't just say DAYUMN out loud, you may want to reconsider your blog reading choices.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5OUWWpTW9vo/V322okif87I/AAAAAAAAGyk/QTZgIDA0moI3Co42sqEJQFhHmo3TVe0ywCKgB/s1600/IMG_20160604_122006860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5OUWWpTW9vo/V322okif87I/AAAAAAAAGyk/QTZgIDA0moI3Co42sqEJQFhHmo3TVe0ywCKgB/s400/IMG_20160604_122006860.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br />When I tasted it, the advertised flavors weren't totally all there- a hint of spice but mostly just pickle, and the aioli was definitely overshadowed by the egg- I wish they had added bacon to it rather than attempt to lock its flavor within the aioli (although its a clever idea for leftover bacon grease). <br /><br /> Was it a delicious treat worth $9? Hell yea, absolutely. By far the most delicious item I'd tasted all day. I originally thought to make this a 3 food truck review, but instead one became a mini-review and the other main course wasn't even worth it. This Bonetown offering was satisfying enough on its own. I regret not trying all of their burgers and just making that the review. Next time I'm going to chase them down the street like the ice cream truck.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6iGt9E07OM0/V3227MnuSWI/AAAAAAAAGyw/esvjgq2VVCouh7cwULVbLcjId-K4X0NQACLcB/s1600/IMG_20160604_122010083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6iGt9E07OM0/V3227MnuSWI/AAAAAAAAGyw/esvjgq2VVCouh7cwULVbLcjId-K4X0NQACLcB/s400/IMG_20160604_122010083.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Bonetown Burgers' Die Muenster Die: a soft, fried B+. If I could detect all the advertised flavors more consistently, it would've been at least an A. But if I can eat a burger and love it without being tempted to slather it in so much relish, mayo, mustard, and ketchup that the bun disintegrates, it signals to me the flavors are on point.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KaF-D8_CGeA/V323IUFcTfI/AAAAAAAAGy8/Bbx3pfZAHHszhI1eJavkXzjR-4lBzEopgCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160604_122102872_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KaF-D8_CGeA/V323IUFcTfI/AAAAAAAAGy8/Bbx3pfZAHHszhI1eJavkXzjR-4lBzEopgCLcB/s400/IMG_20160604_122102872_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">doesn't get much better than that</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1zMcyktV_8s/V3231riaI7I/AAAAAAAAGzE/iCt4BwdBo40nPo2NoSwSowkxqJdSiufRQCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160604_122116412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1zMcyktV_8s/V3231riaI7I/AAAAAAAAGzE/iCt4BwdBo40nPo2NoSwSowkxqJdSiufRQCLcB/s640/IMG_20160604_122116412.jpg" width="360" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#blessed</div><span style="color: white;"><br /></span><span style="color: white;">Review by sl33zy</span><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreo potato chip ice cream with an french fry topping?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog"><span style="color: black;">TWITTER</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/"><span style="color: black;">FACEBOOK</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/"><span style="color: black;">INSTAGRAM</span></a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/daddys-bonetown-burgers-food-truck.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sl33zy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-5634129322833916199Wed, 06 Jul 2016 01:20:00 +00002016-07-05T18:20:12.288-07:00BatmanBurger KingCheetosDonald Trump Sausage FingersMarkBurger King's Mac n' CheetosCheetos Puffs are my favorite chip. Although they're not actually a chip, are they? Are they a puff? That doesn't sound right either, although it's right there in the title. Let's call it a snack food-they are a food to snack on. Yes, Cheetos Puffs are my all-time favorite snack food. After the initial crunch of the Puff, they magically melt in your mouth. Leftover synthetic "cheese" dust envelops your fingers afterward. Go ahead, lick those fingers, you've earned it. The gaudy orange cheddar coloring and chemically induced cheesy flavor results in a transcendent experience. I love them.<br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/nVFVtUKKktT8s/giphy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/nVFVtUKKktT8s/giphy.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Pretty much</i></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br />I'm all for using the Puffs in unintended ways. I've used it as breading for fish and chicken more than once-definitely try this, they mush easily into powder. Taco Bell did the same thing with Doritos and the Locos Tacos. I've eaten several sandwiches topped with Red Hot Riplets-a fiery St. Louis delicacy. Adding snack foods to a dish works. It adds a little crunch and some extra flavor.</div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqgmiSZTe68/V3PR-gx0adI/AAAAAAAAAUU/OfKDIbUm430qyPLQ6Jhwl-sJtlWdK6ylwCK4B/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqgmiSZTe68/V3PR-gx0adI/AAAAAAAAAUU/OfKDIbUm430qyPLQ6Jhwl-sJtlWdK6ylwCK4B/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />How did Burger King mess up deep-fried, Cheetoh Puff-crusted mac and cheese sticks?? Let's start with their appearance. In the print ads, they resemble your normal Cheetos Puff. Yum. Sign me up. As you can see, though, Mac n' Cheetos resemble bright orange clown turds. Unappetizing visual for sure, but I can move past that. These sausage-sized Donald Trump digits were quite hefty when picked up, and the promise of oozing cheesy pasta was almost too much to bare.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hd7siYbT9cM/V3PSMYwoddI/AAAAAAAAAUc/11wktKfB1DwLjzac38Bqvl9LIzdMUWSVwCK4B/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hd7siYbT9cM/V3PSMYwoddI/AAAAAAAAAUc/11wktKfB1DwLjzac38Bqvl9LIzdMUWSVwCK4B/s640/2.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>At this point, I was still excited. I was expecting that initial Puff crunch followed by a satisfying mac and cheese bite. Alas, the reality of BK's latest abomination-I'm looking at you black Halloween burger-did not line up with my expectations.<br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQESrprImuM/V3PSWqjWTgI/AAAAAAAAAUk/N9B7IX_PPgM__TpxaUVM0dF8XRUiKb1tACK4B/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQESrprImuM/V3PSWqjWTgI/AAAAAAAAAUk/N9B7IX_PPgM__TpxaUVM0dF8XRUiKb1tACK4B/s640/3.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><i>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Paper tray liner = annoying&nbsp;</i></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b><br />It was squishy. Not squeaky like a cheese curd. Squishy like a used diaper. Despite that, I'm eager to try it-Cheetos are my crack! I bit into one and a wave of nostalgia hit me. The Mac n' Cheetos transported me to my parochial school cafeteria. Shuffling along in line, culottes up to my belly button, mouth salivating for the promise of some dino-shaped chicken nugs-it was all there, a bona fide time warp. I wish the flavor could've matched up with my nostalgia and my expectations. These little cheese sticks tasted like grade school cafeteria food. The macaroni inside was creamy, but it was also mushy and flavorless.On top of that, there was minimal Cheetoh Puff flavor. The taste was akin to a french fry-not a bad thing at all, but I was promised cheese dust!!<br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7QUVnJqszU0/V3PStrjoj3I/AAAAAAAAAUw/j5UD-ZzKMw0nQeeMu1RpDM1OeeNtPoLFwCK4B/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7QUVnJqszU0/V3PStrjoj3I/AAAAAAAAAUw/j5UD-ZzKMw0nQeeMu1RpDM1OeeNtPoLFwCK4B/s640/5.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />Burger King is having a dissociative personality meltdown. They're trying to ape the Bell with their slew of novelty items. That's not a problem, except they don't do it well. Be yourself BK, embrace your 2nd tier status and cook us something totally outrageous. Just make it edible.</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Burger King's Mac n' Cheetos get a <b>C</b> for being more disappointing than Batman v. Superman.<br />Review by Mark</div><br /><br /><br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/cheetos-puffs-are-my-favorite-chip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Sauer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-3547177780281316157Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:02:00 +00002016-06-30T10:02:18.346-07:00Big Az BurgersburgerschickenfrozenrichsandwichsponsoredGot a big ass hunger? Then you need a Big Az Burger! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are times where you are on the go and find yourself hungry but with minimal options at hand. It happens to the best of us. You're cruising home, late night, after seeing your favorite band and partying all night and your stomach starts growling. You see those familiar fast food places blinking their neon light death rays into your brain and just the thought of it turns your stomach. Perhaps you stop at a convenience store to pump some gas and perhaps grab a snack there. You look at the candy, chips, and pastries and wish for something with a little more substance. Your eyes dare dart over to the frozen sandwich display and your brain tells you to stay away, because you've been burned before. But there, amidst all the unappetizing bland looking crap, you see something that stands out. What appears to be a giant hamburger that doesn't look bad...in fact, it looks...pretty damn good. Another step forward and the bold logo declares that this isn't any regular burger...this is a Big Az Burger!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NoZgiYV21r8/V3L3RwJHsAI/AAAAAAAAEz8/0zqPGuP03PM1NmTwvbWy9ZbxpYURtxdHgCLcB/s1600/BIG%2BAZ%2B-%2BLogo.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NoZgiYV21r8/V3L3RwJHsAI/AAAAAAAAEz8/0zqPGuP03PM1NmTwvbWy9ZbxpYURtxdHgCLcB/s400/BIG%2BAZ%2B-%2BLogo.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Suddenly, your night starts looking up.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a.fod4.com/misc/swansonsmile1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://a.fod4.com/misc/swansonsmile1.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So when Big Az Burgers told us they were going to send us some burgers to try in the mail, we were pumped to try them out. So let's do it! Today we're tackling not only the Big Az Cheeseburger, but also the Kickin'Jalapeno Cheeseburger, and the Country Fried Chicken Sandwich!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MZ9vLZ_dJkM/V3IVa5abqVI/AAAAAAAAEzM/u8KSUqjViz4EJYMod0RyAWcb4AxaS1ayQCLcB/s1600/Bigaz1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MZ9vLZ_dJkM/V3IVa5abqVI/AAAAAAAAEzM/u8KSUqjViz4EJYMod0RyAWcb4AxaS1ayQCLcB/s400/Bigaz1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Big Az Triple Threat!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First up, the Big Az Cheeseburger! This is how it will look on the shelf in your local convenience store. Actually, these guys boast that you can find Big Az Burgers now in almost every convenience store in America! Impressive!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6w4Dtz1wk1o/V3MdnW377tI/AAAAAAAAE0M/2UiQlOTw9osjIDM4jO4vEvt24kXhO8rKwCLcB/s1600/BIG%2BAZ%2B-%2BCheeseburger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6w4Dtz1wk1o/V3MdnW377tI/AAAAAAAAE0M/2UiQlOTw9osjIDM4jO4vEvt24kXhO8rKwCLcB/s400/BIG%2BAZ%2B-%2BCheeseburger.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I unwrapped this beast and it's surprisingly hefty. Popped it in my microwave and a mere ninety seconds later I'm faced with a piping hot cheeseburger. That's not just a colorful turn of phrase, my friends, this burger was so hot, if I had taken a bite right then, I have no doubt that my face would have melted away like that one bad guy in the first Robocop movie. &nbsp;Most of you probably won't have a problem with this, because being an even moderately smart person, you know to let your food cool before you try to take a bite. This is a skill I have never possessed. But somehow this time I managed to hold back, and it's a good thing!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FmQWgWUlaiQ/V3Mqt38AqRI/AAAAAAAAE0k/ycGaww9rXEolIzmzbZzqLLy6gnTjHz_agCLcB/s1600/Bigaz5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FmQWgWUlaiQ/V3Mqt38AqRI/AAAAAAAAE0k/ycGaww9rXEolIzmzbZzqLLy6gnTjHz_agCLcB/s640/Bigaz5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />When I finally picked it up to take a bite, I realized fully that this is one BIG AZ BURGER. It's not one of those shriveled up monstrosities I've had before when stopping at a convenience store at 2am on the way back from a night out at the bar. This thing was serious.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VWZ5Tbaekg/V3MqtzxMpfI/AAAAAAAAE0g/kiaxx6B4iYI399squKB85XoBgci4v87GwCLcB/s1600/Bigaz6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VWZ5Tbaekg/V3MqtzxMpfI/AAAAAAAAE0g/kiaxx6B4iYI399squKB85XoBgci4v87GwCLcB/s400/Bigaz6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So. Much. Cheese.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />They come without any condiments so that's how I decided I was going to try them. I have to say, right off this burger has a lot of flavor. There's a generous amount of cheese on it too. This was something I was worried about, because usually frozen burgers that come with cheese have a piece on them that looks like it might be as big as a postage stamp and you can't even taste it. The Big Az Cheeseburger had so much cheese that I had to stop and marvel at it a few times.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_zEjAQXWZx8/V3MqtsbQL8I/AAAAAAAAE0c/gBif7iq4cXQ_mJ5879U02w3G5AnY1arcwCLcB/s1600/Bigaz7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_zEjAQXWZx8/V3MqtsbQL8I/AAAAAAAAE0c/gBif7iq4cXQ_mJ5879U02w3G5AnY1arcwCLcB/s640/Bigaz7.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My neighbors probably make fun of me so bad...</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The bun was nice and chewy and held up quite well. The burger as a whole was soft and tasty and I quickly found myself finished with it and quite satisfied. It was this good on it's own, so I figure if I threw my favorite condiments on top, this would be a home run. We're off to a good start here!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PInjkej96LA/V3MrrxPkwgI/AAAAAAAAE0w/ySaOyge1T9AIn4oJ6nD5nXWypu54IFWqgCLcB/s1600/BIG%2BAZ%2B-%2BKickin%2527%2BJalapeno%2BBurger%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PInjkej96LA/V3MrrxPkwgI/AAAAAAAAE0w/ySaOyge1T9AIn4oJ6nD5nXWypu54IFWqgCLcB/s400/BIG%2BAZ%2B-%2BKickin%2527%2BJalapeno%2BBurger%2B.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up is the Kickin' Jalapeno Big Az Burger! If you're a regular reader of our fine site, you might know by now that I usually talk about fearing spicy foods, but then go on to tell you how much I liked the spicy items I review. It seems like I'm lying, but I swear, I'm not. Perhaps I'm simply becoming a fan of spicy foods and my brain doesn't know how to interpret it. Either way, I'll start by telling you I was a little worried that this burger would be too spicy for me! That looked like a lot of jalapeno pepper slices!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s9ny08Jkzso/V3Mr1CTsVzI/AAAAAAAAE1A/4dS4ahFrBUgQw64luYWol3jEwbkzF9XyACLcB/s1600/JB2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s9ny08Jkzso/V3Mr1CTsVzI/AAAAAAAAE1A/4dS4ahFrBUgQw64luYWol3jEwbkzF9XyACLcB/s400/JB2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />There was a distinct difference in smell when I took this one out of the microwave. The jalapeno pepper aroma was quite strong, which made me slightly more worried about it being too spicy. But after checking out the amount of cheese on it, I was willing to take my chances. The Kickin' Jalapeno Big Az Burger has a slice of cheese above and below the patty. How awesome is that? Why don't we do that on every burger, ever, from now on?<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RY5TFkRCP4w/V3Mr01FzV6I/AAAAAAAAE04/WiwNjzGS6OQXd1eVFWe0cJkDHK8BHTmlgCLcB/s1600/JB3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RY5TFkRCP4w/V3Mr01FzV6I/AAAAAAAAE04/WiwNjzGS6OQXd1eVFWe0cJkDHK8BHTmlgCLcB/s640/JB3.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jalapeno overload!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Decided to flip up the hood and let you all see just how many jalapenos we're talking here. Quite a few! But after diving in, I can say, it wasn't too spicy. Don't get me wrong, by the time I finished this beast, I had a steady burn going, but it wasn't so much that it overtook the flavor at all. The jalapenos added an interesting texture to the burger and all the extra cheese really stood out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2-pxy1k6Cr4/V3Mr1X8eCbI/AAAAAAAAE1E/M7Txot_hZPUZ89fZWK8XduXqax31VBF1gCLcB/s1600/JB4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2-pxy1k6Cr4/V3Mr1X8eCbI/AAAAAAAAE1E/M7Txot_hZPUZ89fZWK8XduXqax31VBF1gCLcB/s400/JB4.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once again we find that my fear of spiciness ends up being false. I ended up enjoying the amount of heat this burger gave off and the general flavor that the peppers added to it all around. Again, this is a serious burger. I would say both of these burgers were easily twice the size of something you're getting off of a dollar menu from one of the big chain fast food joints.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zyIfSrF3Jj4/V3MuVMhLB6I/AAAAAAAAE1U/2Ou8C-CFkakhUr5Vf1Yn5cKJ9iS9BVnLwCLcB/s1600/CFC1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zyIfSrF3Jj4/V3MuVMhLB6I/AAAAAAAAE1U/2Ou8C-CFkakhUr5Vf1Yn5cKJ9iS9BVnLwCLcB/s400/CFC1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Now comes the wild card! The Big Az Country Fried Chicken Sandwich! This definitely had me intrigued after the two burgers. A quick stop in the microwave and suddenly I'm met with a huge chicken sandwich dripping with melted cheese!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ofl3ZcQ-CZc/V3MuVW3WPEI/AAAAAAAAE1Y/H9XkKlsjU1gJNyDTTUhIwaQvB4Y2X7yjACLcB/s1600/CFC2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ofl3ZcQ-CZc/V3MuVW3WPEI/AAAAAAAAE1Y/H9XkKlsjU1gJNyDTTUhIwaQvB4Y2X7yjACLcB/s400/CFC2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It had the same chewy bun as the burgers, and my main concern when looking at this was that the breading on the chicken would be soggy, because, let's face it, that's the worst. But when I reached a trembling finger towards the breading, I found it crispy. All around. It wasn't just a fluke. The chicken patty was also so big that it protrudes from the bun on multiple sides. A hearty sandwich indeed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DAfXqjoipKU/V3MuVAfezvI/AAAAAAAAE1c/5hQrbNo88x0Jn5W_QMEdV6KO14FGOFtygCLcB/s1600/CFC3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DAfXqjoipKU/V3MuVAfezvI/AAAAAAAAE1c/5hQrbNo88x0Jn5W_QMEdV6KO14FGOFtygCLcB/s400/CFC3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />A lot of these frozen chicken sandwiches can be a bit dry inside. But the Big Az Country Fried Chicken Sandwich ended up being pretty moist, which was a great combination with how crispy the outer breading was. Cheese? No need to worry. These guys are all about giving you a serious cheese slab every time!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8uX5S5o9s6U/V3MuVnDyDyI/AAAAAAAAE1g/iWWSJhr_pyMXBmHOtJhq-N9-ZO3JvhbfACLcB/s1600/CFC4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8uX5S5o9s6U/V3MuVnDyDyI/AAAAAAAAE1g/iWWSJhr_pyMXBmHOtJhq-N9-ZO3JvhbfACLcB/s400/CFC4.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Again, the Big Az name lives up to it's boasts. This chicken sandwich left me quite full and happy. I imagined that it would be great with a little bit of lettuce, and maybe some buffalo sauce. Or maybe bbq, ranch and crispy onions. The sky is the limit. The Big Az Country Fried Chicken Sandwich is excellent on it's own, but if you're a fan of cool sauce combinations or other condiments, they give you a great starting point to build from.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oyahniLQ5kA/V3NAi-8eBZI/AAAAAAAAE10/LKkd-Vdhwdokud_wMtzejZGfW2zOeXpKQCLcB/s1600/Bigaz4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oyahniLQ5kA/V3NAi-8eBZI/AAAAAAAAE10/LKkd-Vdhwdokud_wMtzejZGfW2zOeXpKQCLcB/s400/Bigaz4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />After having tried the Big Az Cheeseburger, the Big Az Kickin' Jalapeno Cheeseburger, and the Big Az Country Fried Chicken Sandwich, I have to say, I was impressed by them all. Folks, I've eaten some pretty questionable things in truck stops and stores on my various trips across the good ol' US of A, and I'll tell you, the Big Az Burgers make them all look like they aren't fit for human consumption. Am I going to tell you that they are better than a burger you're going to get at some high end restaurant that you'll pay $15 for? Nah, but that's not what these are about! There's a reason they have won the Convenience Store Consumers Choice Award multiple years. These burgers and sandwiches are there when you need them, and they are leaps and bounds above their competition. &nbsp;Next time you're on the go and need a massive burger to quench your big ass hunger, remember this review and scoop up a Big Az Burger! Not only is it a hearty, tasty treat, but with a fun name like that, you can annoy your friends with endless "Big Az" puns. Who doesn't love that?!<br /><br />Hold up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.imgur.com/gMK8Kiy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://i.imgur.com/gMK8Kiy.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One last thing before we go, since I had a few extra sandwiches to play with, I decided to create a monster of my own. Behold, the Mega Big Az Burger! That's right, I melded together not only the Cheeseburger, and Kickin' Jalapeno Cheeseburger, but also the Country Fried Chicken Sandwich!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-369u1iPsgwA/V3IVb4BHAYI/AAAAAAAAEzY/2Fj6E-5zj_UzhyWWUraNITGUT4xhIfVYwCLcB/s1600/Megabigaz1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-369u1iPsgwA/V3IVb4BHAYI/AAAAAAAAEzY/2Fj6E-5zj_UzhyWWUraNITGUT4xhIfVYwCLcB/s400/Megabigaz1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This thing felt like it weighed five pounds. It was so thick that there was no way I could possibly take a bite out of it. I began to think I may have met my match.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lVLIYptr6ms/V3IVb2s-XyI/AAAAAAAAEzU/wLfepQqa48cc756_fuvVwTYlwgERcV94gCLcB/s1600/Megabigaz2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lVLIYptr6ms/V3IVb2s-XyI/AAAAAAAAEzU/wLfepQqa48cc756_fuvVwTYlwgERcV94gCLcB/s400/Megabigaz2.jpg" width="332" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A man faced with the impossible.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But in the end, my jaw unhinged like a python and I was able to taste the Mega Big Az Burger in all it's glory. I'd like to tell you that I dug down deep and somehow found it in me to finish this thing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ISzCp22oL9g/V3IVcDDh4lI/AAAAAAAAEzg/7rLLI1DZgeQntaSD-YTAy4pBiVNpEYn7ACLcB/s1600/Megabigaz3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ISzCp22oL9g/V3IVcDDh4lI/AAAAAAAAEzg/7rLLI1DZgeQntaSD-YTAy4pBiVNpEYn7ACLcB/s400/Megabigaz3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at that intensity!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But that was not the case. I had to tap out barely a quarter of the way into it. It was a cheesy, meaty monster that felt so dense that I think if I pitched it at someone and it hit them in the head, they might be knocked unconscious. Bad ass. I failed the Mega Big Az Burger challenge, but if any of you readers out there think you can take one down, send us pictures or a video of you doing it and we just might send you some FGFB swag!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;For more information on Big Az Burgers visit their website:&nbsp;<a href="http://advancepierrepromos.com/?utm_source=2&amp;utm_medium=Blogger-Outreach&amp;utm_campaign=BIGAZ-promos" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: &quot;calibri&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: &quot;calibri&quot; , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: justify;">www.advancepierrepromos.com</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: &quot;calibri&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For where to find Big Az Burgers, check out their Facebook Page:&nbsp;<u style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://bit.ly/fbaz-2" target="_blank">BIGAZ Facebook Page</a></span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want to sponsor a post? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a><br /><br />Review by Rich Brunelle, who currently lives in Seattle, but is known to many as New Hampshires favorite son.<br /><br /><br />*This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by BIGAZ Burgers to review this product!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/got-big-ass-hunger-then-you-need-big-az.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-8182252065224033538Sat, 25 Jun 2016 02:31:00 +00002016-06-24T19:31:41.886-07:00browniescandy barcaramelchocolateHostessLittle Debbiemilky waynougatpastryrichHostess Milky Way Brownies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Folks, I'm going to be honest with you. I don't really care about Hostess stuff. Remember a few years back when they were going out of business and everyone threw a fit? Eventually, against all odds, Hostess came back from the brink, like Rocky Balboa turning it all around in the final moments of a title fight. &nbsp;People's fears of a Twinkie-less world were put to rest. Well I'm going to throw it out there, I felt no sadness at the death of the Twinkie. They aren't good! I don't think I've ever spent money on one. I've definitely eaten them when given them, and it helps remind me of why I don't ever buy them. Tastes vary from one fatguyfoodblogger to another, so I'm sure my peers will have an ear full to send my way. But that's just me. I don't really like much of what they have to offer. Those little cupcakes?&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/IK3e1E74N7sTC/giphy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/IK3e1E74N7sTC/giphy.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Uhhh...what about the fruit pies?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.giphy.com/media/LiTTNQx8gGlrO/giphy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="https://media.giphy.com/media/LiTTNQx8gGlrO/giphy.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ho Hos? Zingers?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/z1.gif?w=500&amp;h=230" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/z1.gif?w=500&amp;h=230" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But I have to be honest, Ding Dongs are great (Insert penis joke here). Despite being half the size they used to be. &nbsp;Chocolate Zingers are decent too. Those fruit ones? Nasty. But in the end it kind of just feels like Hostess likes to do what's comfortable and what people expect from them. The problem there is that people feel nostalgic when it's going to go away, but they rarely purchase the items because they are old hat. Things they have had a million times before, but that are nothing new. You gotta give them points for trying to put different filling in the Twinkies over the past couple years, but come on, gang, you gotta do better than that. &nbsp;I have heard that their Salted Caramel Cupcakes are pretty good, but haven't run into them to try them yet.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Perhaps someone at Hostess finally knows what's up. When I saw the new Milky Way Hostess Brownies in my local grocery store I was like...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.imgur.com/ykoAOeX.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.imgur.com/ykoAOeX.gif" height="241" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I bought a box! Let's check them out!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Mr2jg3qE_4/V23I0gRZ2tI/AAAAAAAAEyk/UXd2ZYgSkLM4_wcckYbTn_qTfohzhB-3ACLcB/s1600/HMWB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Mr2jg3qE_4/V23I0gRZ2tI/AAAAAAAAEyk/UXd2ZYgSkLM4_wcckYbTn_qTfohzhB-3ACLcB/s640/HMWB1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Hostess Milky Way Brownies come in a box of six. Makes sense. I guess a half dozen is a solid number when you're talking about brownies. Of course, I ripped the box open and just dumped them all out on the table at once. Just in case they are so good that I decide I need to eat all of them right there at that moment, like Cookie Monster...but with brownies.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Sg2Sjrybzg/V23I0c9AHvI/AAAAAAAAEyg/187T_zROtBgPmLh6bnTQw3jAW2c9UIckQCLcB/s1600/HMWB2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Sg2Sjrybzg/V23I0c9AHvI/AAAAAAAAEyg/187T_zROtBgPmLh6bnTQw3jAW2c9UIckQCLcB/s400/HMWB2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />You always have to brace yourself when un-boxing a pastry item like this because it's never going to look like it does on the box. Let's be realistic. They are tumbling around inside of that box like a bunch of astronauts&nbsp;training in zero g. But these don't look too bad! Lots of chocolate and nougat chunks stuck in the caramel! My first thought is that they smell like Cosmic Brownies. You know, those awesome little brownies with the multi-colored candies on top that are put out by Little Debbie, aka the Queen of Pastries. Mother of snack cakes. Breaker of diets.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tIqcufKjFyA/V23I0Q7on8I/AAAAAAAAEyc/uI0tchctQbU8F9MuRn7lq5J_0eHj9DepQCLcB/s1600/HMWB3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tIqcufKjFyA/V23I0Q7on8I/AAAAAAAAEyc/uI0tchctQbU8F9MuRn7lq5J_0eHj9DepQCLcB/s400/HMWB3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Hostess Milky Way Brownies themselves do kind of taste like Cosmic Brownies, but not as moist. The caramel on top is more like caramel flavored frosting. I was hoping it would be as gooey as the caramel on the box and the caramel you find inside a Milky Way Bar. But...this is okay too.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3UE9QG7tUY/V23I1Mxa4tI/AAAAAAAAEyo/539aUyAVcpc-F9puIlweiHD3zxP4hpxVQCLcB/s1600/HMWB4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3UE9QG7tUY/V23I1Mxa4tI/AAAAAAAAEyo/539aUyAVcpc-F9puIlweiHD3zxP4hpxVQCLcB/s400/HMWB4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Milky Way pieces on top are kind of disappointing. It's really sort of just dry pieces of chocolate and nougat with the occasional melty piece. It really all just combines in your mouth into a strange sweet paste. Not bad, but also it doesn't really get me too excited. Also it really doesn't taste that much like a Milky Way. &nbsp;I think they missed the boat with the nougat. Imagine the brownie having a gooey nougat center? Perhaps with caramel frosting and chocolate pieces on top? Seems like they took the lazy way out.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGsYkhbWz4Y/V23I1YCf-JI/AAAAAAAAEys/oZUp6YiBM8M7VdOBF3RmtM9VlsHQtbOtACLcB/s1600/HMWB5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGsYkhbWz4Y/V23I1YCf-JI/AAAAAAAAEys/oZUp6YiBM8M7VdOBF3RmtM9VlsHQtbOtACLcB/s400/HMWB5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When a world famous snack cake company teams up with one of the greatest candy bars of all time, you expect to see sparks flying. You want to bite into it and see a fireworks display like they have at Disney World every night. But the Hostess Milky Way Brownies are more like a sparkler. &nbsp;Hissing away in your hand for a moment. It's cool, and it's better than not having fireworks. But is it the sky lighting up and filling your brain with wonder? Nope. Same here. I think Hostess needs to hire someone to mix things up. Baseball themed cupcakes? That's what you're doing? Really? In 2016? Really? Sigh. If you're curious and want to try these out, go for it, but be prepared for mediocrity. &nbsp;Are they better than not having a brownie at all? Sure. But if you need me, I'll be eating this here Cosmic Brownie. My allegiance lies with my Queen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I give Hostess Milky Way Brownies a C. Such potential, but in the end, just an average sweet pastry snack that won't get you that excited at all.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.imgur.com/jxLtqWv.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.imgur.com/jxLtqWv.gif" height="223" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Review by Rich Brunelle, who can be found walking all around Seattle to find items to review on this very website.<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog? 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Ninja Ginger, Zesty Jalapeno & more! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whenever I'd sitting around with fellow food bloggers, talking shop, and the conversation steers itself towards chips, I never fail to bring up one of my favorites of all time. Aged Cheddar Horseradish kettle chips from Deep River Snacks. When I bring them up I'm often met with blank stares or some nonsense about how they don't like horseradish. Doesn't matter. I'm already wishing I had a bag of them. They are so damn good! The most intense horseradish chips around, with a great sharp cheddar added taste. So let me tell you, when I got a box in the mail from the folks at Deep River, I was pumped to see what they were rolling out as some new offerings.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So let's jump right in. First up? Three flavors of HONCHOS!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-34adyqSxBnw/V1TMaVCEM_I/AAAAAAAAEtI/AumHBWiS-OAZntZC7F3fo6sxUHZSAbSBQCLcB/s1600/NachoCheeseHonchos1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-34adyqSxBnw/V1TMaVCEM_I/AAAAAAAAEtI/AumHBWiS-OAZntZC7F3fo6sxUHZSAbSBQCLcB/s640/NachoCheeseHonchos1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />One thing you gotta know about Deep River Snacks is their tag line, "because we give a chip!" They really do! It shows when you take a look at the bag and see these chips are made with 99% Organic ingredients, are gluten free, and contain no GMOs. All good stuff. But let's face it, we're here to talk about taste! We've all had the nacho cheese tortilla chip. Doritos are the king of that realm and it seems every chip company at one point or another tries to crack the code of what makes them so damn delicious. Nacho Cheese Honchos will not knock Doritos from that throne, but they are a decent healthier option.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEZlw2MhQwM/V1TMaSa4hcI/AAAAAAAAEtQ/mYAX2qXB5g0rcGs0hJ4L2VH2116tvrN8wCLcB/s1600/NachoCheeseHonchos2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEZlw2MhQwM/V1TMaSa4hcI/AAAAAAAAEtQ/mYAX2qXB5g0rcGs0hJ4L2VH2116tvrN8wCLcB/s640/NachoCheeseHonchos2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The chip definitely has a bit of a crunchier feel to it and the flavor itself it good, I just felt like they needed maybe twice as much flavor dust. Maybe three times. It definitely feels like they didn't try to mimic the Dorito flavor, they just made their own version of a classic. Similar, but different.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up, RANCH HONCHOS!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9bwOp_GYATA/V1TMcHfhnyI/AAAAAAAAEtk/sSXgcKi6St8Gg4SCX66P7Jn9vLnJkSrvQCLcB/s1600/RanchHonchos1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9bwOp_GYATA/V1TMcHfhnyI/AAAAAAAAEtk/sSXgcKi6St8Gg4SCX66P7Jn9vLnJkSrvQCLcB/s640/RanchHonchos1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The bag of Ranch Honchos has a picture of a hand holding up one of the chips. When you look at it, it appears to be blasted with flavor dust. So I had high hopes that perhaps Ranch Honchos wouldn't fall victim to the same issues as Nacho Cheese Honchos. Sadly, my friends, this is not the case.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5Lbf6Cg5ZSg/V1TMcU3qbmI/AAAAAAAAEto/x5nFbIzKdKw004LruvjF9BdAZdysBetrQCLcB/s1600/RanchHonchos2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5Lbf6Cg5ZSg/V1TMcU3qbmI/AAAAAAAAEto/x5nFbIzKdKw004LruvjF9BdAZdysBetrQCLcB/s640/RanchHonchos2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ranch Honchos taste good, but there's just not enough flavor on them. Look at those chips there. They look like someone licked all the flavor off of them and put them back in the bag. That's not how you want your chips to look, even when you are opting for the healthier option. Sadly, Ranch Honchos aren't anything special.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up is the flavor I was dreading the most. Peach Habanero Honchos. I'm a wimp about hot stuff. Habanero is usually something I steer clear of. I like a little burn, but I don't like it to stick around. I prefer flavor over heat and so I was not pumped about trying these, but my duty is to the readers!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fX76ESV5jdc/V1TMbusmLXI/AAAAAAAAEtc/ENT7hHEtiIcUItSwCQdsRzjAwZ7OvIN7wCLcB/s1600/PeachHabaneroHonchos1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fX76ESV5jdc/V1TMbusmLXI/AAAAAAAAEtc/ENT7hHEtiIcUItSwCQdsRzjAwZ7OvIN7wCLcB/s640/PeachHabaneroHonchos1.jpg" width="480" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I bet you're reading this thinking, "Man, Rich starts out by telling us that these guys have one of his favorite chips and then he just starts crapping all over Honchos." You're just expecting me to dislike these too, right? Well you are wrong as hell! Peach Habanero Honchos are fantastic. From the pictures they look like they suffer from not enough flavor, but I will tell you that is not the case. These burst with sweet peach flavor at first, and the quick blast of salt from the big chunks on the chips. But then a burn begins to build. Being a wimp about hot stuff, I have to say, after eating a bunch I had to take a break to let my mouth cool down. But then I went back for more.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EUd2CUujZLc/V1TMb1YOLtI/AAAAAAAAEtg/QseAIeLQ3fkCVDDyjyoOfmc941XBYz69ACLcB/s1600/PeachHabaneroHonchos2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EUd2CUujZLc/V1TMb1YOLtI/AAAAAAAAEtg/QseAIeLQ3fkCVDDyjyoOfmc941XBYz69ACLcB/s640/PeachHabaneroHonchos2.jpg" width="480" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is one example where the flavor is not diminished at all by the heat. You get a sweet and salty flavor blast followed by the heat. These chips take you on a flavor ride through so many different areas that your brain won't know what to do. But take that ride, and ride it to the very end. You won't regret it. If you're more of a wimp to spicy things than I am, you might want to steer clear. Peach Habanero Honchos don't mess around when it comes to big flavor and a steady burn!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up, a bag of chips that won me over with it's name before I even took a bite, limited edition Ninja Ginger!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dev1TLFMwFw/V1TMaYbCC1I/AAAAAAAAEtM/FlV4oIBCQoE9Puef6SQWRpUGsgY76erigCLcB/s1600/NinjaGinger1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dev1TLFMwFw/V1TMaYbCC1I/AAAAAAAAEtM/FlV4oIBCQoE9Puef6SQWRpUGsgY76erigCLcB/s640/NinjaGinger1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Yes, it's true. Before I tasted one of these chips I was already imagining how I could spin this review to talk about ninjas. Why? Well, because, if you were like me, a guy growing up in the 80's and 90's ninjas have not only always been a part of your life, but they were always cool. You grew up pretending to be a ninja on the playground. Then, as you start to gobble up cartoons and movies, you realize that ninjas are usually the faceless bad guys that they feed to the hero in great numbers to help him kick serious ass. But they are STILL cool and mysterious and if you name a snack food after a silent assassin who can wield any number of martial arts weapons, I'll buy it every time.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/still/ninja_assassin17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/still/ninja_assassin17.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These have a flavor EXPLOSION! Also...the movie Ninja Assassin rules.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />But could any chip live up to a name that cool? Let me tell you, if someone came up to me and said, "hey, want to try these ginger flavored potato chips?" I would instantly say no. It's just not a flavor I would imagine wanting on a chip. But when presented as Ninja Ginger, I wanted to try them so bad I nearly tore the bag in half. The verdict? They are awesome.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qLHA2rmOhaU/V1TMa2RJ4LI/AAAAAAAAEtU/Eu7m9TcrXXcgFXErVSsIhldsxn-R7ZC_gCLcB/s1600/NinjaGinger2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qLHA2rmOhaU/V1TMa2RJ4LI/AAAAAAAAEtU/Eu7m9TcrXXcgFXErVSsIhldsxn-R7ZC_gCLcB/s400/NinjaGinger2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Right off the bat they are on the winning side by being on the ever fantastic Deep River Kettle Cooked chips. Crunchy and thick, I'm not sure any chip does the kettle chip as good as Deep River. The Ginger flavor is wonderful. It's not overpowering, but there's a lot of great flavor going on here. They are sweet, but also there's a great mixture of spices going on. Then, after all that, your taste buds get assaulted with a slow burn. The more you eat, they more that burn intensifies.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-inOnfcyj9zU/V1TMbC0jBPI/AAAAAAAAEtY/pmc7UiZACV8tb-0Gm054IZZfZEr3RrIQACLcB/s1600/NinjaGinger3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-inOnfcyj9zU/V1TMbC0jBPI/AAAAAAAAEtY/pmc7UiZACV8tb-0Gm054IZZfZEr3RrIQACLcB/s400/NinjaGinger3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />The bottom line here is that this is one ninja you DO want to scuffle with. They are limited edition so who knows when they will stop making them! Scoop up a bag the next time you see them and you won't be sorry!<br /><br />Last but not least... Zesty Jalapeno!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3aRR1N9xsIY/V1TMcnXHcZI/AAAAAAAAEtw/ZN_VU8YMJNsP4Qm0bn7_T26psLi9yqfVACLcB/s1600/ZJ1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3aRR1N9xsIY/V1TMcnXHcZI/AAAAAAAAEtw/ZN_VU8YMJNsP4Qm0bn7_T26psLi9yqfVACLcB/s640/ZJ1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This is another time I was dreading a chip and found myself pleasantly surprised. I think I have to change my old song and dance about spicy things. These were excellent. Thick, salty kettle chips that have a great jalapeno pepper flavor before the heat ever hits. I was surprised to find that they only have four ingredients! &nbsp;Potatoes, Sunflower oil, Jalapeno chili pepper and salt. That's it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iOE3nW10Qqg/V1TMdFgFRrI/AAAAAAAAEt0/6HXx0HOQOl4WuwkqaKD8ubXEdGQVyTupQCLcB/s1600/ZJ2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iOE3nW10Qqg/V1TMdFgFRrI/AAAAAAAAEt0/6HXx0HOQOl4WuwkqaKD8ubXEdGQVyTupQCLcB/s640/ZJ2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I'll warn you though, these are definitely spicy right out the gate. But these more than any of the others got hotter as you went. There were a few times I had to put the bag down and walk around sucking cold air in through my pursed lips. Exclaiming to whoever would listen that my mouth was on fire. With most chips that would be the end of it for me. But with these, once the burn calmed, I found myself going back for more. Compared to the greasiness of some chips, I felt like these were a whole different animal. You could taste that they aren't loaded with gross random chemicals.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XL9Q43ilRks/V1TMdPeMjsI/AAAAAAAAEt4/54ldrT13MSAh-oyxcUeCGxLUx4E_bENWgCLcB/s1600/ZJ3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XL9Q43ilRks/V1TMdPeMjsI/AAAAAAAAEt4/54ldrT13MSAh-oyxcUeCGxLUx4E_bENWgCLcB/s400/ZJ3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Zesty Jalapeno aren't a flavor I thought I would be into in a million years, but I was. Great flavor, minimal ingredients, thick kettle cut chips, and a serious burn, make these chips all around fantastic.<br /><br />Let's review:<br />Nacho Cheese Honchos: Add three times as much flavor dust and we'll talk. D<br />Ranch Honchos: These might need four times as much flavor dust. D<br />Peach Habanero Honchos: Flavorful and hot! Damn good! B+<br />Ninja Ginger: Bad ass name and an even more bad ass flavored chip? A<br />Zesty Jalapeno: Surprisingly delicious with a steady burn! A-<br /><br />In closing, I'm excited I got to try these flavors from Deep River Snacks. These guys take some chances on crazy flavors and have been putting out great chips for a long time. Their Aged Cheddar Horseradish and Sweet Maui Onion are some of the best chips on the shelves. Give them a try!<br /><br />Check out their website for more info!<br /><a href="https://deepriversnacks.com/">https://deepriversnacks.com/</a><br /><br />Review by Rich Brunelle, who currently resides in Seattle, where he tries his damnedest to leave the city whenever humanly possible to escape into the wilderness.<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog? Would you like to sponsor a post?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com"><u>EMAIL</u></a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/come-take-ride-on-deep-river-its-five.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-5007010381852583515Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:00:00 +00002016-06-20T12:06:51.170-07:00burritofastfoodjoshmangoQdobasalsaMango Salsa Madness! NEW Mango Salsa at Q'DobaFresh off the heels of <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/qdoba-just-opened-3-new-locations-in.html" target="_blank">Rich's Q'Doba Grand Event</a>, the up and coming kings of fast food burritos added a little something extra to their menu.&nbsp; I headed to my local Q'Doba and decided to see what this Mango Salsa uproar was all about.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DCtg99bcFaI/V2gystK6uQI/AAAAAAAAExA/9idSjC6QIB425ZUrxekB80TjvGTEb3PWgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9434.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DCtg99bcFaI/V2gystK6uQI/AAAAAAAAExA/9idSjC6QIB425ZUrxekB80TjvGTEb3PWgCLcB/s640/IMG_9434.JPG" width="480" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Since it's Mango Everything Season, I decided to go big with a steak burrito with, no beans, fajitas, white rice, cheese, guac, sour cream (well kinda, Q'doba likes to play coy with it's sour cream portions), tomato salsa, and the reason for my visit, the new Mango Salsa. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RK4y-uKhuSo/V2gxp01QQ7I/AAAAAAAAEw0/gdUnzsSGq-s6NiclNYs8Q9KE_oP_WvMFgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RK4y-uKhuSo/V2gxp01QQ7I/AAAAAAAAEw0/gdUnzsSGq-s6NiclNYs8Q9KE_oP_WvMFgCLcB/s400/IMG_9422.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-amilt0Ua_lg/V2gza4j82mI/AAAAAAAAExI/CTIHFSuSk1QKgzV3GwO9NbNBH5pr0lWTACKgB/s1600/IMG_9424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-amilt0Ua_lg/V2gza4j82mI/AAAAAAAAExI/CTIHFSuSk1QKgzV3GwO9NbNBH5pr0lWTACKgB/s640/IMG_9424.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-bOpwK_VQg/V2gzbVplXuI/AAAAAAAAExM/1oIw5g95QqsYc8jh8aUfHt-8UttoHPaoACKgB/s1600/IMG_9425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-bOpwK_VQg/V2gzbVplXuI/AAAAAAAAExM/1oIw5g95QqsYc8jh8aUfHt-8UttoHPaoACKgB/s640/IMG_9425.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />True to form, these burritos are massive, and exactly the right amount of food you want to stuff yourself with. I didn't get any of their world famous queso, which is a usual staple of a Q'Doba burrito, but today, we were here to let the mango do what it do!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.imgur.com/kL7EwW1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://i.imgur.com/kL7EwW1.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />When the burrito artist (can we call them that?) was putting together the tortilla rolled masterpiece, I noticed a shockingly small amount of mango salsa was added to the roll. I get it, I'm sure the flavor is intense, you want to add, not overpower, and preserve that delicate balance of percieved freshness and flavor. In my mind, the mango salsa must be pretty strong. The worlds strongest? Lets find out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m5uQgV_vYlQ/V2g2MWXBDeI/AAAAAAAAExg/XtgZJDYGUtEezJT6wZCRqEothG2ILXRMQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m5uQgV_vYlQ/V2g2MWXBDeI/AAAAAAAAExg/XtgZJDYGUtEezJT6wZCRqEothG2ILXRMQCLcB/s640/IMG_9426.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Biting into this thing, it hits all the notes, nothing incredible, nothing bad, but where in the hell was this mango salsa? I kept biting into the burrito, looking for that flavor. My suspicions of a weak mango portion must have been correct, I couldn't taste anything mango related in this thing. As a diligent food blogger, I went to the counter and asked for a side of mango salsa, determined to taste what was left out surely on accident.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9W4GW5-ZZ10/V2g3FiJPlaI/AAAAAAAAExw/ODqhFBj7Nqc9xyH23WjGDAh1BbUhsNYNwCLcB/s1600/IMG_9430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9W4GW5-ZZ10/V2g3FiJPlaI/AAAAAAAAExw/ODqhFBj7Nqc9xyH23WjGDAh1BbUhsNYNwCLcB/s640/IMG_9430.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d1eVLKyi-ao/V2g3E3q6OeI/AAAAAAAAExs/9KQqs6XsXIcW_INIvRQFm73OLeEDYmStACLcB/s1600/IMG_9431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d1eVLKyi-ao/V2g3E3q6OeI/AAAAAAAAExs/9KQqs6XsXIcW_INIvRQFm73OLeEDYmStACLcB/s640/IMG_9431.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dumped onto my already existing burrito</td></tr></tbody></table>With this new salsa piled high on top of my burrito, I was surely about to be brought to a tropical sweet paradise, filled with steel drum music and the sound of crashing waves. Instead? Nothing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6210551/tumblr_inline_o1ji8tOH541qd2dks_500.0.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6210551/tumblr_inline_o1ji8tOH541qd2dks_500.0.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;My head spinning swirling around wondering, where the hell was the mango? A full cup filled with what was supposed to be this crazy new thing, the centerpiece of an ad campaign, the reason you pull off the exit with your children and say "you know what kids? you've all been good, let's head to Q'Doba" and the kids are supposed to cheer and praise your name. 30 years later when they're grown, they tell their kids that one time dad took them all out, and they look into your eyes and their eyes start to well up with happiness from a fond memory. Instead? What'd we get? A whisper of mango flavor with just a bunch of random salsa ingredients. Kids screaming in your ears, pissed, wishing you just went to Chipotle, disappointed for generations.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RKKMrWGJmPA/V2g5nlIPZsI/AAAAAAAAEyA/TiuKH6dqW9sIp95eF_WtVd5EXWB0Q0ZqACLcB/s1600/IMG_9429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RKKMrWGJmPA/V2g5nlIPZsI/AAAAAAAAEyA/TiuKH6dqW9sIp95eF_WtVd5EXWB0Q0ZqACLcB/s640/IMG_9429.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wheres the mango?</td></tr></tbody></table>So, instead of tossing the burrito in the trash, and giving the manager double middle fingers as I walked out the door, I tried to add some semblance of flavor to this tasteless behemoth of a burrito.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rDu_TJ81lt8/V2g579Lq6VI/AAAAAAAAEyI/3T45nkBs0Rczb6cO3QLVdJi-I0BsWKFxACLcB/s1600/IMG_9432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rDu_TJ81lt8/V2g579Lq6VI/AAAAAAAAEyI/3T45nkBs0Rczb6cO3QLVdJi-I0BsWKFxACLcB/s640/IMG_9432.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Franks Red Hot</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In the end, the Mango Salsa wasn't bad, but it wasn't good, it just wasn't there. It had a small semblance of sweetness to it, which might be better served with a side of chips, but even then, why order mango when there is no mango to be found? I'd say it might have been an off day, the salsa wasn't prepped properly, but I went for a second visit and felt the exact same way. If you're making a specialized flavor of something, and put all your cash behind promoting it, I say how bout we make it taste like what we're saying. Or taste like anything at all. I was highly disappointed with what I recieved, and hope Q'Doba reads this, panics, and starts pulling the mango levers at the salsa plant, casing mass blackouts from a flavor overload.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/R9dXu8GtkOm4w.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://i.giphy.com/R9dXu8GtkOm4w.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I give the new Q'Doba Mango Salsa a<b> D</b>. As a flavorless salsa filler, sure, why not.</div><div style="text-align: center;">As something mango flavored? No thanks.&nbsp;</div><br /><br /><br />Review by Josh<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thing? Want to send us pictures of your dog and/or breasts?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/mango-salsa-madness-new-mango-salsa-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-4851901078006374248Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:33:00 +00002016-06-16T13:33:53.400-07:00applewoodbaconbaconatorcheeseburgerfancy leavesmozzarellaSl33zyWendy'sWendysWendy's Limited Edition Bacon Mozzarella Burger!When I learned Wendy's was offering a new burger, I thought to meself, "Finally! A blessing from the Fat Guy Food God"! Although Wendy's is my favorite fast food joint by far, I often find their menu stagnant- every now and then, there's some variant of the Baconator, a new salad, or some such unreviewable nonsense. This time around, though, it seemed legit- the limited edition Bacon Mozzarella burger. Uh, yes, please.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq_pWNY1A18/V1dXReCKf6I/AAAAAAAAGZI/hjuY0whdwqwFobAifQFIUThETU_HSnKfQCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160605_145127028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq_pWNY1A18/V1dXReCKf6I/AAAAAAAAGZI/hjuY0whdwqwFobAifQFIUThETU_HSnKfQCLcB/s640/IMG_20160605_145127028.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep that's definitely the outside of a Wendy's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Wendy's has a real hard on for their applewood smoked bacon products. It seems like they try to slip it into whatever they can- even their cheese fries, which they call "Baconator fries", which are not great imo. The whole concept seems kind of silly to me, actually. "Applewood smoked bacon". Why kill a tree that produces food to burn it to season another food? And really, how efficient is this process? I'm willing to bet no person not somehow affiliated with Wendy's has ever tasted its bacon and said, "Well hot damn this bacon taste like apples!". It doesn't. It tastes like bacon. Probably any other wood would do. I think if you left the tree alive and took the apples, sliced them, and threw them in with the other wood, it'd produce a more appley flavor. But hell, Wendy's bacon tastes great anyway. I'm sure they've got their reasons.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oj3iwEctTeU/V1dXSjFv-qI/AAAAAAAAGZQ/pGM-_SLSXQMzyPp3a5gOV1ZwusF-aea8ACLcB/s1600/IMG_20160605_145803592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oj3iwEctTeU/V1dXSjFv-qI/AAAAAAAAGZQ/pGM-_SLSXQMzyPp3a5gOV1ZwusF-aea8ACLcB/s640/IMG_20160605_145803592.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">APPLES</div><br />So the Mozzarella Burger consists of three slices of the applewood smoked bacon, a 1/4 pound hamburger patty (weaaak), mozzarella cheese, fancy leaves (known to some as "spring mix"), red onion, a parmesan and garlic cheese spread, on a garlic brioche bun. If you review that sentence, you'll find only two ingredients are mentioned twice- "cheese, garlic". So it's really more like a cheesy garlic bread burger! That sounds 100 times more appealing than a bacon mozzarella burger!! Damn, do I love me some garlic. Now that the hype level has been set to TURNT THA FUK UP BITCH, let's see how they did.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xvXr_q3Oy1I/V1dcFA_CCSI/AAAAAAAAGZk/dt4DN9rTeK8Bwa8Xd9S0R5E35oUomHfzACLcB/s1600/IMG_20160605_145824206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xvXr_q3Oy1I/V1dcFA_CCSI/AAAAAAAAGZk/dt4DN9rTeK8Bwa8Xd9S0R5E35oUomHfzACLcB/s640/IMG_20160605_145824206.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The leaves just sticking there like that is convenient for dissection pictures. BONUS POINT</div><br />First few bites. Got cheese, cheese is definitely there. There is cheese on this burger. It's a cheeseburger. And the bacon too! Woop, I love bacon, even if its nonsensically made. But... where's the garlic? I tasted the red onion, for sure, but I'm not sure if it masked the garlic taste or it wasn't there at all. Unfortunately, as I kept munching, that mouth watering taste never struck me.<br />So pretty much I got the burger advertised. A bacon cheeseburger, indeed, although I don't know that cheese actually tasted of mozzarella. But it was certainly cheese. And the red onion added a very necessary taste dynamic here, which kept the taste levels above plain. But for having two ingredients that were supposedly garlic infused, I didn't get my garlic fix. The spring mix was cute didn't add anything to the taste. And I felt it was missing a certain sweetness- tomato, or a modest amount of ketchup could've brought a lot of tasty flavor here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g5uXkAExDxw/V1dW_PAQPrI/AAAAAAAAGZA/t_3Z_XIy7VsJg6SmZe3cFL5j3EFCuXyaQCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160605_150010428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g5uXkAExDxw/V1dW_PAQPrI/AAAAAAAAGZA/t_3Z_XIy7VsJg6SmZe3cFL5j3EFCuXyaQCLcB/s640/IMG_20160605_150010428.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's me thinking about how to grade the burger. Jk I was thinking about how I choose to spend my free time.</div><br />I'm giving this bacon mozzarella burger a B-. If somebody shoved one in front of me, I'd be grateful. But if I'm going to Wendy's to spend my hard earned dollars, I'll be getting a JBC, a Double Stacker, or if I'm feeling wily, a Baconator. But not this one again without some tweaks. I think adding another patty, some tomato, and why the hell not, some sautéed garlic would make this burger truly remarkable. As it stands now, stick with the tried and true classics. It doesn't really get much better than that anyway, does it?<br /><div><br /></div>Review by sl33zy<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Whopper knock off? Want to send Josh pictures of your knocked off Whopper?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com" target="_blank">EMAIL</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><br />http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/wendys-limited-edition-bacon-mozzarella.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sl33zy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-1876612466813568679Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:26:00 +00002016-06-10T19:37:36.303-07:00BostoncookiesDave Jamesfat guy food blogFGFBfoodfrozen hoagiesice creamice cream sandwichmassachusettssomervilleFROZEN HOAGIES SWEET SHOP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gSNza4r8mbE/V1NbzozK2KI/AAAAAAAAAVw/lWDshBFcOgs-8w8MwCk_biza2IGOwzV7wCLcB/s1600/Foodblog-_-Hoagie-Store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gSNza4r8mbE/V1NbzozK2KI/AAAAAAAAAVw/lWDshBFcOgs-8w8MwCk_biza2IGOwzV7wCLcB/s400/Foodblog-_-Hoagie-Store.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">FROZEN HOAGIES&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">SWEET SHOP</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br />in Somerville, MA</span></h2>This is a place i've been dying to get to since I heard about it. I mean, they make their own ice-cream cookie sandwiches! Amongst my memories of high school, the ones that haven't been necessarily repressed, are Chip-whiches. Two soft chocolate chip cookies clamped down on either side of a vanilla ice cream patty. This was my treat of choice quite often. I've had decent ones at restaurants in the years since, but a place where that's their SPECIALITY? We'll see.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xD5MKUhAowM/V1Nbsrcay6I/AAAAAAAAAVo/w_P4I5azpAcHtc9DOOSPZED5UbbCd5itQCLcB/s1600/Hoagie_Sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xD5MKUhAowM/V1Nbsrcay6I/AAAAAAAAAVo/w_P4I5azpAcHtc9DOOSPZED5UbbCd5itQCLcB/s640/Hoagie_Sign.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><br />So the deal is: you choose your cookies, and you choose your 2 scoops of ice cream, and they slap it all together for you. They had about 5 or 6 cookies on hand to choose from (not as impressive as the over-all list on the website). No matter, I want to keep it relatively traditional for the first go.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W9aDkZCpzLI/V1NbsaQIMTI/AAAAAAAAAVg/16dzX4trUeE5u__YzQ-hNmDHmsk0IyLtwCLcB/s1600/Hoagie-Sandwich.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W9aDkZCpzLI/V1NbsaQIMTI/AAAAAAAAAVg/16dzX4trUeE5u__YzQ-hNmDHmsk0IyLtwCLcB/s400/Hoagie-Sandwich.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I decided on a chocolate chip cookie and a brownie cookie. Next best thing to a chip-wich is a brownie sunday, no way could this turn out bad. For ice cream I went with vanilla, to keep it old school (and because it's commonly present in a chipwich/brownie sunday), and espresso (to kick it up a notch).<br /><br />First impressions: difficult to eat like a normal ice cream sandwich, better off with a spoon. It may only be two scoops. but they're definitely plenty. The ice cream was not soft serve, but had a smooth, near-waxyness to it that resembled soft-serve ice cream, &nbsp;but it was very thick. The ice cream wasn't bad, but kinda bland (much the same as soft-serve can be). I didn't enjoy it more than Ben and Jerry's, that's for sure. The cookies, also disappointing. If you're going to sell brownie cookies, take a cue from Pepperidge Farm and make them soft. The brownie cookie was like cocoa bark that I chiseled away bit by bit with my spoon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BbdCZBvaThU/V1NbsLlhMHI/AAAAAAAAAVU/W3ysli_w_JsV8D8llaOOmz0DMrDicxcwwCLcB/s1600/Hoagie---Openface.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BbdCZBvaThU/V1NbsLlhMHI/AAAAAAAAAVU/W3ysli_w_JsV8D8llaOOmz0DMrDicxcwwCLcB/s400/Hoagie---Openface.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><br />Eventually I put the chocolate chip cookie aside, and went open faced on this thing. I'm not saying I didn't enjoy it, but I was pretty let down. This was not the new treat spot I will be frequenting. Dry cookies, bland ice cream... it all missed the mark some how.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IDfM_Z6Smcs/V1NbsTE8NlI/AAAAAAAAAVc/yQZwA4a6Qi8-PTVJMxTjvye8a2zFPaoaQCLcB/s1600/Haogie_Cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IDfM_Z6Smcs/V1NbsTE8NlI/AAAAAAAAAVc/yQZwA4a6Qi8-PTVJMxTjvye8a2zFPaoaQCLcB/s640/Haogie_Cookie.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />I will admit the chocolate chip cookie (which I saved to eat last) was pretty good. It was much softer than the brownie cookie, and had a good taste. &nbsp;However, it still had that <i>left on a kitchen table on a humid day</i> sort of outer crunch. That's a false crunch and ruins the cookie experience. I'm not going to say I'll never return to Frozen Hoagies, but i'm not going to go out of my way for it. Not when 7-11 still has Chip-wiches.<br /><br /><br />Review by Dave James, who lives in Boston as a graphic designer, podcaster, and lover.<br /><br /><i><b>RECORD SCRATCH SOUND EFFECT! Our man Pat also had this to add:</b></i><br /><br /><div>Excellent stuff Dave! By coincidence, I was out at a craft fair in Brookline recently checking out the food truck offerings when I chanced upon the Frozen Hoagies food truck. I didn't have much room because of the other 2 trucks I tried (reviews of these coming soon!), so I had to keep it light with a one cookie, one scoop dish. Otherwise, my gut surely would've become the womb some kind of cheeseburger, shawarma, ice cream abomination that I'd be helpless to stop from eating me and all the happy fairgoers in attendance.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>A snickerdoodle cookie and a scoop of salted caramel ice cream were a natural pairing, and in my mind it should've been an easy A. However, the cookie independently was hardly impressive; in fact, I'd wager you could get one at your local grocery of equal quality. It was soft, it tasted like a snickerdoodle, but nothing really special about it. Unfortunately, the ice cream was a slight let-down as well. My standards for ice cream are quite high, because usually when I indulge myself in the frozen treat, it's a pint of B&amp;J's. But this ice cream, while tasting of caramel, seemed otherwise quite plain. The texture was slightly off as well- more goopy and clay-like than I was expecting. I crumbled the cookie within the dish and found mild satisfaction with the concoction.&nbsp; </div><div>&nbsp;<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qo4o3Fs9tyI/V1t5H-CViRI/AAAAAAAAEwk/HvorVcQ4WJoZsYpwB0-MR98mdP5VlnjyQCLcB/s1600/IMG_20160604_130902252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qo4o3Fs9tyI/V1t5H-CViRI/AAAAAAAAEwk/HvorVcQ4WJoZsYpwB0-MR98mdP5VlnjyQCLcB/s640/IMG_20160604_130902252.jpg" width="360" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Both the cookie and the ice cream could be improved with some chunks- chocolate, toffee, or butterscotch chips would go a long way. But as it stands, I'll have to stick this Frozen Hoagies combination with a C+, which in this scenario certainly does not stand for "Creative", something I'd love to see more of from Frozen Hoagies in the future. Break some ground with the ice cream sandwiches, do something wild! Come up with some signature offerings, don't make us do all the work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UJawj4iQgvk/V1t41XjmdDI/AAAAAAAAEwc/1UsASVI6rCUMVpRYr2MrQFMTxf9eurhOACLcB/s1600/IMG_20160604_131243656_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UJawj4iQgvk/V1t41XjmdDI/AAAAAAAAEwc/1UsASVI6rCUMVpRYr2MrQFMTxf9eurhOACLcB/s640/IMG_20160604_131243656_HDR.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Upon a glance of Frozen Hoagies' website, I haven't given up hope for them, as I found a few things that sounded incredible in an unlikely food arena- breakfast. Apparently, the brick and mortar store serves breakfast <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1697282924" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday</span></span> and Sundays from 8-1.&nbsp; Some note worthy ingredients listed are: pork carnitas, sriracha aioli, brown sugar bacon, farmers cheese. If this spirit of innovation carried over into an ice cream sandwich menu, Frozen Hoagies would be absolutely killing it.&nbsp;</div><div>-sl33zy</div><br /><br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/frozen-hoagies-sweet-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dave James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-8878696919883746269Mon, 06 Jun 2016 22:44:00 +00002016-06-06T16:27:58.342-07:00brickscaliforniacandycannabisjoshmindstarsweettoffeetrickswarsBuilding an empire, brick by sweet brick: Sweet Bricks Handcrafted ToffeeOh <a href="http://sweetbricks.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Bricks</a>, it's been a while. Over 4 years, and 180 posts to be more exact. <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/sweet-bricks-toffee-100th-post.html" target="_blank">The last review we did for them</a>, I came out frothing at the mouth, begging, no, pleading to the gods for more toffee. FGFB knew back then, that Sweet Bricks would change the toffeesphere as you knew it. After 4 years, did they? Could they possibly have accelerated past what was near confectionery perfection? Let's find out!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_24al0nEo9E/V1Xm3BqczxI/AAAAAAAAEuY/P4UYUY3VYZcgADY3wS4lHbcqpLCeGCDOgCLcB/s1600/IMG_8514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_24al0nEo9E/V1Xm3BqczxI/AAAAAAAAEuY/P4UYUY3VYZcgADY3wS4lHbcqpLCeGCDOgCLcB/s320/IMG_8514.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eh49hJ1vxGs/V1Xm3eXvgJI/AAAAAAAAEuc/879klh8veCcBV0g-YMNIFVWieoNSw5g2QCLcB/s1600/IMG_8517%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eh49hJ1vxGs/V1Xm3eXvgJI/AAAAAAAAEuc/879klh8veCcBV0g-YMNIFVWieoNSw5g2QCLcB/s320/IMG_8517%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FtqqcWl-adQ/V1Xm2sgxfMI/AAAAAAAAEuU/p9Toa_pUDv01hZf49AlFeg8IIxZTxxkbwCLcB/s1600/IMG_8518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FtqqcWl-adQ/V1Xm2sgxfMI/AAAAAAAAEuU/p9Toa_pUDv01hZf49AlFeg8IIxZTxxkbwCLcB/s320/IMG_8518.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uoBgQLuUSHM/V1Xm32L-SMI/AAAAAAAAEug/_350gBg0GXA_CzoViwlFOafPreUyAQ9MACLcB/s1600/IMG_8519%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uoBgQLuUSHM/V1Xm32L-SMI/AAAAAAAAEug/_350gBg0GXA_CzoViwlFOafPreUyAQ9MACLcB/s320/IMG_8519%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;Just like last time, Sweet Bricks kicked a galactic field goal with presentation. With this much care dedicated to actual packaging, I couldn't imagine what they did with the actual candy. The care package contained 4 different kinds of toffee for your man on the scene to try. I'll go through these one by one, and you can take the taste journey like you're right here with me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/3o7ZeTmU77UlPyeR2w.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.giphy.com/3o7ZeTmU77UlPyeR2w.gif" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>First up: Blueberry Muffin Toffee</b><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zFXkgFQ7gdg/V1XpN_h9R3I/AAAAAAAAEuw/lcQJhzB8Y-EQH-BVxNfiFovk_RTEP4hWgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zFXkgFQ7gdg/V1XpN_h9R3I/AAAAAAAAEuw/lcQJhzB8Y-EQH-BVxNfiFovk_RTEP4hWgCLcB/s640/IMG_9181.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-beeC_fduThs/V1XpgUu_K8I/AAAAAAAAEu4/7XneL1kb49QII5PfEhjwiOfpemIfXG8ewCLcB/s1600/IMG_9186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-beeC_fduThs/V1XpgUu_K8I/AAAAAAAAEu4/7XneL1kb49QII5PfEhjwiOfpemIfXG8ewCLcB/s640/IMG_9186.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Opening the first bag, launched a thick, creamy sweetness into the air. As one tends to do, I quickly jammed my face into the bag to take in the sweet candy scent, and almost passed out it was too intoxicating. I think the same thing might be said about this toffee flavor, too much toffee. As a man who's not super into toffee, this might be the flavor that a toffee lover would toss and turn and nocturnal emish about all night. This guy, however, likes his toffee hidden underneath layers of other fantastic candies. Don't let my past few sentences fool you, this is absolutely stellar. The creamy toffeeness delivers a sweet wave in which the blueberry flashes you the peace sign as it surfs into your mouth.<br /><br /><b>UP NEXT: Coconut Cream Pie Toffee </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-67CP5WI58Bg/V1Xs4sqKfwI/AAAAAAAAEvI/egFlbguSHZ8UlQi_fFWuqjJHmB1qjTOaQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-67CP5WI58Bg/V1Xs4sqKfwI/AAAAAAAAEvI/egFlbguSHZ8UlQi_fFWuqjJHmB1qjTOaQCLcB/s640/IMG_9182.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lTrrIglCTNs/V1XtEoi97KI/AAAAAAAAEvQ/bRThuD5Jx0ECeQFcc2nY7FdA5nBuGYFaQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lTrrIglCTNs/V1XtEoi97KI/AAAAAAAAEvQ/bRThuD5Jx0ECeQFcc2nY7FdA5nBuGYFaQCLcB/s640/IMG_9191.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;If someone walked up to you, and said "Hey man, I really want a coconut cream pie, you have any laying around?" Walk them over to your computer and print them out directions to<b> 917 E Street San Diego, CA 92101</b> because this is the only place you'll ever want to get coconut cream anything for the rest of your days. Another creamy toffee mixed with what you would swear was real pie crust, and then put coconut and those annoying, but oh so delicious coconut shavings on top, and there you go. Better than any coconut cream pie I'ver ever had, this toffee. WORLD CLASS.<br /><br /><b>Rounding 3rd: Rocky Road Toffee&nbsp;</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3dTWN4ou65E/V1Xu4-AGONI/AAAAAAAAEvg/01WwEVxQUxMyi3sDlydr4mEotETzrpObwCLcB/s1600/IMG_9188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3dTWN4ou65E/V1Xu4-AGONI/AAAAAAAAEvg/01WwEVxQUxMyi3sDlydr4mEotETzrpObwCLcB/s640/IMG_9188.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JP0UAK8Aahs/V1Xy1xbnvlI/AAAAAAAAEwI/x5TGDtiWCJo_3s2ujr3uz2tTcRpQZpdxQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JP0UAK8Aahs/V1Xy1xbnvlI/AAAAAAAAEwI/x5TGDtiWCJo_3s2ujr3uz2tTcRpQZpdxQCLcB/s640/IMG_9194.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />&nbsp;If you're a caramel person, after you've had these, grab a body bag and climb right in. This toffee is crafted so you don't have to think about how you eat it, you just do, the candy does all of the work for you. The sweet sugary toffee quickly dissolves and creates a caramel blanket that wraps your mouth in a sweet comforting glaze. The only thing I could possibly say was negative about this, is that's its too sweet. I'm sitting here just wishing I could get up from this review and brush my teeth. But, as a dedicated blogging servant, I'll push past it, and move on. <br /><br /><b>Last, and most definitely not least: Peanut Butter Smores Toffee</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MMVTuBEY7js/V1XytCF2a0I/AAAAAAAAEv8/4vXLw0r5TxAxxo8hJh4htHpx8O3nMVXowCLcB/s1600/IMG_9195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MMVTuBEY7js/V1XytCF2a0I/AAAAAAAAEv8/4vXLw0r5TxAxxo8hJh4htHpx8O3nMVXowCLcB/s640/IMG_9195.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O4mJglzKfjI/V1XytQR4QjI/AAAAAAAAEwE/EnRfa3A2xbAks2GT2zB5_qhk3nWYPC1cgCLcB/s1600/IMG_9196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O4mJglzKfjI/V1XytQR4QjI/AAAAAAAAEwE/EnRfa3A2xbAks2GT2zB5_qhk3nWYPC1cgCLcB/s640/IMG_9196.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ly1PrD2dL0s/V1XytQx5XeI/AAAAAAAAEwA/l0NvyV357a0JCZ1uDXEKrWknmbduXl0mQCLcB/s1600/IMG_9197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ly1PrD2dL0s/V1XytQx5XeI/AAAAAAAAEwA/l0NvyV357a0JCZ1uDXEKrWknmbduXl0mQCLcB/s640/IMG_9197.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />I'm going to be honest right now. I 100% think this may be my favorite candy I've ever had in my life. Judging by my giant melty snowman appearance, that's quite the proclamation.<b> </b>I've actually been sitting here and thinking of ways that I could explain how GOD DAMNED GOOD this is, but I'm not so sure language has progressed far enough to convey this level of elation.<br />Think of it this way. Remember when someone you knew, sitting around a camp fire, looked you dead in the eye, and pulled out a bag of Reese's peanut butter cups? They held your gaze, unwrapped a cup from it's packaging, and slid it between two graham crackers and a melting marshmallow.<b> </b>When they handed it to you, and you were unsure just how this was going to be, but knew it'd be delicious. And that second where your brain finally processed what it was you just bit into. THAT. That right there, that on-the-verge-of-insanity good<b>.</b> There's so much peanut butter in this, you forget it's actually toffee. The small marshmallow bits creating a little breathing space in between the peanut butter and crunchy graham cracker. I've got to hand it to Sweet Bricks, I'm sitting here in awe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/ejF3VIsGq7YVq.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.giphy.com/ejF3VIsGq7YVq.gif" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thank you Sweet Bricks, for bringing so much joy to my life. I don't understand how you do it, but everything your toffee covered fingers touch is just mind bendingly good. These aren't even the <a href="https://www.southcountymeds.com/menu/mindtricks-toffee/" target="_blank">cannabis infused candy</a> they just started offering for CA residents. If only cannabis laws in the US weren't so ridiculously behind the times. (<a href="http://www.thedailychronic.net/2015/43900/new-hampshire-senate-kills-marijuana-decriminalization-bill-hb618/" target="_blank">especially in NH</a>). You have a candy partner for life, a lover to cling to your back and whisper sweet encouragements on a daily basis while you feed us the sweet fruit that falls from your candy limbs. <br /><br /><span id="goog_1618172267"></span><span id="goog_1618172268"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.giphy.com/nNOZe5giJhwsM.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i.giphy.com/nNOZe5giJhwsM.gif" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Blueberry Muffin Toffee: B+</b><b>Coconut Cream Pie Toffee: A</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp;</b><b>Rocky Road Toffee: A</b><br /><b>Peanut Butter Smores Toffee: There's no grade applicable here, this toffee defies logic with how insanely good this is. <br /><br />you can check out Sweet Bricks over at <a href="http://sweetbricks.com/">http://sweetbricks.com/</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />Review by Josh, who currently draws pictures of aliens and the devil.<br /><a href="http://joshuaandrewbelanger.com/">http://joshuaandrewbelanger.com</a> /<a href="http://grimnorth.com/"> http://grimnorth.com</a><br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/building-empire-brick-by-sweet-brick.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-1769910449122171399Thu, 02 Jun 2016 01:12:00 +00002016-06-01T18:12:11.776-07:00cookiesdessertFruitnabiscoOreorichsnacksStrawberry ShortcakewweStrawberry Shortcake Oreo Cookies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Listen, at this point, nobody out there is surprised to see another Oreo review from the gang at Fatguyfoodblog. At this point we have reviewed so many that we have to review ALL of them. But after my last review I saw something online and I vowed to talk about it before the next Oreo review. So here we go.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You know what I noticed looking at other folks on the internet reviewing new flavors of Oreo Cookies? Complaining! Not reviewing. We all know they can't all be a home run. No, no, this was complaining that Oreo does all these wild flavors and it's pleading with them to stick to the original and that's it. To those folks, I say this: STOP WRITING A FOOD BLOG THAT REVIEWS JUNK FOOD! You don't deserve it! You should praise innovation and risk taking! In a world full of the same old crap, one cookie company wants to try something new every damn time you turn around, and you're going to complain about it? WEAK. You'll never hear that crap from us. That's what makes us the greatest food blog on the planet.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luckily the folks at Nabisco don't listen to the haters. Instead they are probably over at their head offices like:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/VgmUPjVSEouzi2f6HlDRkw7eEf4=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/4043934/New_20DayCanDanceAnything.0.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/VgmUPjVSEouzi2f6HlDRkw7eEf4=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/4043934/New_20DayCanDanceAnything.0.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then they release another wild flavor and go back to dancing. Here's what they are throwing at us for the beginning of summer 2016! Strawberry Shortcake Oreo cookies! I can't believe they haven't done this one sooner. A classic summer dessert now reimagined as a sandwich cookie. But does it deliver the promised flavor, like the <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/cinnamon-bun-oreo-cookies.html" target="_blank">Cinnamon Bun</a> Oreos, or do they fall flat like the <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/fruit-punch-and-berry-oreos.html" target="_blank">Fruit Punch</a> Oreos?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGPJG6yU0nw/V09waGm390I/AAAAAAAAEsY/QzJuMqC_lIkPVZ1Kj53qdtcbDHLCQie8gCLcB/s1600/SSO1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGPJG6yU0nw/V09waGm390I/AAAAAAAAEsY/QzJuMqC_lIkPVZ1Kj53qdtcbDHLCQie8gCLcB/s640/SSO1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I was expecting these to be very similar to the <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/strawberries-n-creme-oreo-cookies.html" target="_blank">Strawberries n' Creme</a> Oreos that came out back in 2013, but from the moment I ripped open the package and the aroma of them filled the air, I knew they were going to be different. It was a pleasant, sweet, fake strawberry flavor and within minutes it was like I just lit up a giant Strawberry Yankee Candle because the entire room was bathed in it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vX_ba3Y1JIA/V09waDhU5JI/AAAAAAAAEsg/hJGzjco2vtU66U-lUiXvw3QXtUM6Q7rkACLcB/s1600/SSO2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vX_ba3Y1JIA/V09waDhU5JI/AAAAAAAAEsg/hJGzjco2vtU66U-lUiXvw3QXtUM6Q7rkACLcB/s640/SSO2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Before I even take a bite I'm taking away points for one little oversight. The package isn't resealable. In this day and age that blows my mind. For those of us who try not to destroy a whole package of Oreos in one night, well, this puts us in a spot. Because on one hand, I like to enjoy them a couple at a time here and there. If I can't reseal the package, I'm looking at a couple of days tops from when I open them to when they are stale as crap. Therefore, it forces me to have to eat way more than I want. Even though I do really want to, when it comes down to it. But still. I expect this kind of thing from Keebler, but not you, Nabisco.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z08k7Hhs8uI/V09waEEbcZI/AAAAAAAAEsc/t_JXxHtZE7kdKYCd7E90yUoTDNloKBKmQCLcB/s1600/SSO3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z08k7Hhs8uI/V09waEEbcZI/AAAAAAAAEsc/t_JXxHtZE7kdKYCd7E90yUoTDNloKBKmQCLcB/s400/SSO3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp;But the cookies themselves? They are great! The strawberry creme in the middle is fruity but not tart. It's sweet strawberry frosting sandwiched between two golden-ish Oreos. My brain tells me they taste slightly of angel food cake, but I'm not sure if that's true or not. My brain cannot be trusted here. The strawberry creme and cookie combination is fantastic and when I ask myself if they nailed the flavor as I'm eating one of these, I lean towards yes. But the only downside is that one of the best part of having a real Strawberry Shortcake is how fresh it tastes. Fresh berries all sliced up, with whipped cream on top of fluffy fresh angel food cake. It's one of those desserts that you eat and it reminds you that every dessert doesn't have to just be chocolate/caramel/peanutbutter/ sugar blasts. Some can have fruit! So damn fresh! Unless you are a white trash monster who uses frozen strawberries. &nbsp;In that case, you might as well just deep fry it all. &nbsp;But that's really the only downside here. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YCo04xk33dk/V09wauOBqUI/AAAAAAAAEso/LKrrM18HxsM-H_VCxyu0-z2w0cmMZOmRwCLcB/s1600/SSO5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YCo04xk33dk/V09wauOBqUI/AAAAAAAAEso/LKrrM18HxsM-H_VCxyu0-z2w0cmMZOmRwCLcB/s400/SSO5.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's an awkward picture of me holding out a mangled cookie. Just because.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table>In the end, I give these a solid B! For a fruity summer offering, I think the Oreo wizards did a great job this time around. They capture a tasty fake version of a beloved summertime dessert. Chalk another win up to these guys! The hilarious part is that there are new flavors being released in a month! So we can't even joke about how soon we'll get new Oreo cookies because it's already happening! Fruity Crisp and Blueberry Pie! As soon as we get our grubby mitts on them, expect to see a review!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NzSDCOR6aKM/V0-HYcaLd1I/AAAAAAAAEs4/YoWE9rYSlfINXWLNAFowF7I1HpqothRoQCLcB/s1600/blueberry-pie-fruity-crisp-oreo-today-160527-tease_2bd2e6b87c9d1ec71d62fd186ace8cb4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NzSDCOR6aKM/V0-HYcaLd1I/AAAAAAAAEs4/YoWE9rYSlfINXWLNAFowF7I1HpqothRoQCLcB/s400/blueberry-pie-fruity-crisp-oreo-today-160527-tease_2bd2e6b87c9d1ec71d62fd186ace8cb4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Review by Rich Brunelle, who currently resides in a pile of homeless people called Seattle.<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? Want to send us pictures of your dog?<br /><br />Well, here's how you can reach us:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/fatguyfoodblog">TWITTER</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fatguyfoodblog/">FACEBOOK</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatguyfoodblog/">INSTAGRAM</a><br /><a href="mailto:fatguyfoodblog@gmail.com">EMAIL</a>http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/strawberry-shortcake-oreo-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (FATGUYFOODBLOG)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979029019556536592.post-7406442397558355558Fri, 27 May 2016 23:46:00 +00002016-05-27T16:46:12.474-07:00Burger Kingfast foodHot DogmassachusettsSl33zywhopperBurger King Classic Grilled & Whopper hot dogs! A dog is a man’s best friend. A hot dog is a hot man’s best friend. By the transitive property, hot dogs must be my best friends. But if I am what I eat, am I my own best friend?! Clearly not, as you’re supposed to treat your friends with love, and I apparently treat myself with the latest new Burger King offerings on a periodic basis. Sorry, BK, but you simply haven’t been making the cut for me lately.<br />I’m sure you’re aware (because I’m both the laziest and slowest review writer of the whole Fat Guy Food bunch), Burger King has hot dogs now, which I resent MERELY ON PRINCIPLE!! How can one claim to be the Burger King yet sell hot dogs? It’s almost an admittance that the hot dogs will be inferior to the burger. Otherwise, they’d be the Hot Dog King, which is a title I’ve already assumed and will fight to the death for. I’ve spent far too many sad, lonely nights in gas stations earning that title! I am truly the King of Wieners, any gas station attendant will tell you so. I’ve mastered every wiener in the Northeast! Come and get me, Burger King! But you best not bring a knife to this sword fight!<br />Well, now that I’ve burned through those stupid dick jokes, I’ll be straight up with you, my dear reader: hot dogs were once my favorite food. My dad has a poster I made in kindergarten called “About Me” that’s still shockingly accurate- favorite movie: Nightmare Before Christmas. Favorite Kanye Album: Yeezus. Favorite color: purple. Wait, nope, that one’s changed, it is now gray. But listed as my favorite food? Hot dogs. So when I realized this was my only option for a review I could write on the fly, and the subject material was a hot dog, I knew right then that the Burger King better bring it. Or else, I’d write a scathing review of that dog more savage than my last <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-burger-king-extra-long-buttery.html" target="_blank">BK one</a>. But why write a review on the fly? Because I’ve very conveniently got a Burger King that’s only 5 mins from my apartment! So, I trotted off on a short jaunt to the BK in Allston with hopes high and expectations low!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eowAH5qhxkI/V0i_AdVuexI/AAAAAAAAEr4/jbcXpF1fQhcdXrh3drkwXC51n4DIfESNQCLcB/s1600/pic%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eowAH5qhxkI/V0i_AdVuexI/AAAAAAAAEr4/jbcXpF1fQhcdXrh3drkwXC51n4DIfESNQCLcB/s640/pic%2B1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Oh. Oh dear.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Dh64n9CwwQ/V0i-_S0tRXI/AAAAAAAAEsI/B8k5gZj446czgM-ZU9pmFiIh84zdGPOfwCKgB/s1600/pic%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Dh64n9CwwQ/V0i-_S0tRXI/AAAAAAAAEsI/B8k5gZj446czgM-ZU9pmFiIh84zdGPOfwCKgB/s400/pic%2B2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Well apparently the word of my first BK review made it to the powers at be. Perhaps directly to his so-called Royal Majesty’s ears because this BK is clearly SHUTTERED BY ROYAL DECREE! Or possibly just going through a renovation. Either way this is awesome for me, because now to write this review I’ve already foolishly committed to, I had to trek to a spot 35 minutes from my real life work (according to Google). Thankfully, I managed to get there in 25, possibly because I’ve spent the better part of my life getting from Point A to Point B on my own two feet. So without further adieu, my review of the BK Classic Grilled Dog and the Whopper Dog!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0qYd3DOfRy4/V0i--u4r6ZI/AAAAAAAAEsI/Z0gYY6DvK4MJ6xWtXq806aOtx-r6HnJjwCKgB/s1600/pic%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0qYd3DOfRy4/V0i--u4r6ZI/AAAAAAAAEsI/Z0gYY6DvK4MJ6xWtXq806aOtx-r6HnJjwCKgB/s400/pic%2B4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wq-hBIu2aao/V0i_BQSd5fI/AAAAAAAAEsI/AJy3N72VH6gWICcjd8zIFbH-oPzT-n71gCKgB/s1600/pic%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wq-hBIu2aao/V0i_BQSd5fI/AAAAAAAAEsI/AJy3N72VH6gWICcjd8zIFbH-oPzT-n71gCKgB/s400/pic%2B5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />First thing I noticed about these dogs is that they’re red. OK, you’re starting out with bonus points, BK. Red hot dogs are the only game in town in Maine, a state that I do not hail from but spent 4 years loafing about in, and I enjoyed my hot dogs to the max while I was there. But the second thing I noticed is what’s really going to put points on the board- the Classic Grilled Dog comes loaded with condiments. Ketchup, grilled onions, relish. Couldn’t have dressed it better myself! The dog itself was reminiscent of the elongated meat ovals of yore, which all things considered, is good. I can only imagine the process it would take to improve on that model. But, just like a key mistake made by the chefs of <a href="http://fatguyfoodblog.blogspot.com/2016/04/charlies-kitchen-in-cambridge.html" target="_blank">Charlie’s Kitchen in Cambridge</a> , this classic could have been much improved by a grilled bun. No grilled bun, nothing to rave about. This is a slightly above average hot dog that’s only true merit is I didn’t have to dress it myself.<br />So, the only reason I ordered the Classic Grilled Dog was to serve as a comparison to the real subject of my review: the Whopper Dog! WOW! A hot dog in Whopper form. How long did it take the Executive Chef of Burger King’s test kitchens to fart out this idea? Did it take the length span of an average fart? Or maybe one of the seconds longer ones I occasionally have in the shower? We may never know.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5OE4Yx9UdIQ/V0i_ByHzGJI/AAAAAAAAEsI/KYgsfELHdE0K9pMX_a6B1KSdHehrrDTZgCKgB/s1600/pic%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5OE4Yx9UdIQ/V0i_ByHzGJI/AAAAAAAAEsI/KYgsfELHdE0K9pMX_a6B1KSdHehrrDTZgCKgB/s400/pic%2B6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />BUT, WITH ANY STORY WORTH TELLING, HERE COMES THE TWIST. I LOVED THE WHOPPER DOG. I THOUGHT IT WAS FUCKING DELICIOUS! To be 100% honest with you, I can’t wait for the next time I lay eyes on a BK to order this scrumptious treat. What made it so great? It actually tasted just like a Whopper. The toppings and condiment scheme were the same- lettuce, mayonnaise, and all! I never realized that the composition of the Whopper is what made it a burger worth sometimes ordering. The same carries true to this hot dog. It blew its control group out of the water. I, as a “professional” &nbsp;fast food reviewer, recommend this hot dog. Go get one! If you’ve ever had a Whopper before and enjoyed it, I have no doubt this will satiate you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tYEF7KA-mJk/V0i_BkAYKuI/AAAAAAAAEsI/Wl0c_fXegXQZK5HBXFDwFHzT5VAcCJSpwCKgB/s1600/pic%2B7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tYEF7KA-mJk/V0i_BkAYKuI/AAAAAAAAEsI/Wl0c_fXegXQZK5HBXFDwFHzT5VAcCJSpwCKgB/s640/pic%2B7.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />So, finally, the report card:<br />BURGER KING CLASSIC DOG: B. Like I said, bonus points for being red. And truly, this is a well-dressed dog. Just a simple grilled bun could’ve made this one an easy A.<br />BURGER KING WHOPPER DOG: FUCKING A+. IF YOU DIDN’T LIKE THIS YOU CAN SHOVE MY HOT DOG WHERE THE SUN DON’T SHINE, PAL. I’m writing this in Allston actually considering walking to Somerville to get another. Writing this review is actually making me hungry! But if it’s hot dogs that I crave, the local gas station isn’t going to do the trick. It simply must be the Whopper Dog, or NO DOGS ALLOWED!<br />I leave you on this note: All dogs go to heaven. Peace! –sl33zy<br /><br />Review by sl33zy!<br /><br />Yo! Wanna get at your favorite Food Blog Fat Guys? Want us to review your stuff? Have some ideas for reviews? Want to be the one to tell us about the newest kind of Oreos/chips/ice cream/Fast food thingy? 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